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Argyle, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Argyle is 650, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by the town’s agricultural base and close-knit community in northwestern Minnesota.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1879
  • County: Marshall County
  • Land area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population density: 650 people per square mile
  • Area code: 218
  • Zip code: 56713

Geography and Location

Argyle is a small town located in northwestern Minnesota, within Marshall County. The town is part of the Red River Valley, known for its fertile agricultural land, where sugar beets, wheat, and soybeans are commonly grown. Argyle experiences a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 75, which connects it to nearby towns and cities in the region, including Grand Forks, North Dakota. The local economy is driven by agriculture, with many residents working on farms or in agricultural services. Argyle offers a quiet, rural lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and a focus on farming and outdoor activities. Its location in the heart of Minnesota’s agricultural region makes it a peaceful place to live while providing access to outdoor recreation and the amenities of nearby larger towns.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.2 years
Median household income: $36,154
Median house value: $46,500

Population by Race

Races in Argyle:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.9%)
  • Hispanic (4.6%)
  • Other race (3.2%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: Norwegian (34.1%), French (26.2%), Polish (25.0%), German (14.0%), Swedish (13.6%), English (4.6%).

Elevation: 847 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Map of Argyle, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Argyle

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Argyle city

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 66.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

4.7% Foreign born (2.0% Asia, 1.5% North America, 1.2% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +22 (+3.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Argyle:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Argyle:

Other public-use airports nearest to Argyle:

  • STEPHEN MUNI (about 9 miles; STEPHEN, MN; Abbreviation: D41)
  • WARREN MUNI (about 14 miles; WARREN, MN; Abbreviation: D37)
  • KARLSTAD MUNI (about 26 miles; KARLSTAD, MN; Abbreviation: 23D)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Argyle:

  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 34 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Full-time enrollment: 9,935)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 97 miles; FARGO, ND; Full-time enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 102 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 102 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,771)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 143 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE-BEMIDJI (about 147 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,761)
  • BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 147 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,562)

Public primary/middle school in Argyle:

  • ARGYLE EL. (Students: 203; Location: 3RD & LINCOLN; Grades: PK – 06)

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