Danube, Minnesota facts for kids
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Danube
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| Motto(s):
"The City With Heart"
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Location of Danube, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 458 |
| • Density | 940.45/sq mi (362.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56230
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-14716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393713 |
| Website | http://www.cityofdanube.com/ |
Danube is a small city located in Renville County, Minnesota, USA. In 2010, about 505 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 458.
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History of Danube
Danube was first planned out in 1899. It was named after the famous Danube River in Europe. A post office for the city opened its doors in 1903.
Geography of Danube
Danube is a small city that covers an area of about 0.49 square miles (1.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 217 | — | |
| 1920 | 300 | 38.2% | |
| 1930 | 332 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 350 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 437 | 24.9% | |
| 1960 | 494 | 13.0% | |
| 1970 | 497 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 590 | 18.7% | |
| 1990 | 562 | −4.7% | |
| 2000 | 529 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 505 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 458 | −9.3% | |
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Danube's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 505 people living in Danube. These people made up 209 households, with 145 of them being families.
The city had about 1074.5 people per square mile. There were 227 homes or housing units in total.
Most of the people in Danube were White (97.4%). A small number were African American (1.2%) or Asian (0.2%). About 6.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 30.1% had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.9%) were married couples. About 26.8% of all households were single people living alone.
The average age in Danube in 2010 was 39.8 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18. About 17.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.7%) and females (51.3%).
Fun Events and Culture
Annual Celebrations
Danube has a special yearly event called "Danube Fun Days." This celebration lasts for an extended weekend. It usually takes place during the second weekend of July.
Famous Person from Danube
- Bob Bruggers - He used to play as a linebacker in the NFL. He was also a professional wrestler.
