Claremont, Minnesota

Claremont
City
Buildings in downtown Claremont
Buildings in downtown Claremont
Motto: 
"City On The Right Track"[1]
Location of Claremont within Dodge County and state of Minnesota
Location of Claremont
within Dodge County and state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°02′42″N 92°59′54″W / 44.04500°N 92.99833°W / 44.04500; -92.99833
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyDodge
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorTasha Dahl
 • City Council MembersRyan Hedberg, Deborah Ellis, Jacob Klejeski, Krystal Sultze
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2)
 • Land1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,286 ft (392 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
513
 • Density476.32/sq mi (183.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55924
Area code507
FIPS code27-11566[5]
GNIS feature ID2393531[3]
Websitewww.claremontmn.com
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Claremont is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. Located along U.S. Highway 14, Claremont lies in southeastern Minnesota and is part of the Rochester metropolitan area. The city had a population of 513 according to the 2020 census.[6]

Founded in the mid-19th century, Claremont developed as a small agricultural hub, with its growth spurred by the arrival of the Chicago & North Western Railway. The city was incorporated in 1878 and has historically served the surrounding farming community, maintaining a modest population throughout its history. In 1990, Claremont’s school district merged with neighboring districts in Dodge Center and West Concord, forming the Triton Public Schools district. Today, Claremont retains its small-town character while offering essential services to residents and the surrounding rural area.

  1. ^ "City of Claremont Minnesota". City of Claremont Minnesota. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Claremont, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Claremont, Minnesota
  4. ^ "2020 U.S. Census Data for Claremont, MN". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "City Census Populations 2020" (PDF). League of Minnesota Cities. Retrieved November 9, 2024.