Welcome to Karlstad ...
The city of Karlstad is located in Kittson County<1>.
The location of Karlstad has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Karlstad: KARL-stad<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Karlstad, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1956.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Karlstad has a population of 717 people<4> (see below for details).
Karlstad is 1,040 feet [317 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Karlstad lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Karlstad: (218)
The ZIP code for Karlstad: 56732<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Karlstad had an population of 717 people. This is a decrease of 5.66% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 9.7% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Karlstad had a population of 760 people (which is 16.7% of the total population of Kittson County). This makes Karlstad the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Karlstad represents 0.01% of the total population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 408th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 760 people, the population of Karlstad decreased 4.28% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 794 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Karlstad.
Communities near Karlstad ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Karlstad.
- Greenbush
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbush have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbush
- Greenbush is located in Roseau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 696 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenbush <7>
- Stephen
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stephen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephen
- Stephen is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 645 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stephen <7>
- Newfolden
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast) - Middle River
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle River have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle River
- Middle River is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middle River <7>
- Lake Bronson
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Bronson
- Lake Bronson is located in Kittson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 199 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Bronson <7>
- Kennedy
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy
- Kennedy is located in Kittson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 182 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kennedy <7>
- Strandquist
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strandquist have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strandquist
- Strandquist is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 68 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Strandquist <7>
- Halma
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halma
- Halma is located in Kittson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Halma <7>
- Strathcona
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strathcona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strathcona
- Strathcona is located in Roseau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 41 people
- Donaldson
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Karlstad. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Karlstad.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Karlstad. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Karlstad.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Karlstad. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Karlstad.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Karlstad ...
Looking for more information about Karlstad? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Karlstad, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Karlstad.
Adding Karlstad to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Karlstad in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Karlstad was on a map titled Road Map for Minnesota (from Shell Oil, 1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Karlstad.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Karlstad. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Kittson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Karlstad. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Karlstad. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Karlstad - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Karlstad). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Karlstad or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |