Danvers, Minnesota facts for kids
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Danvers, Minnesota
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Location of Danvers, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Swift |
| Incorporated | January 19, 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.695 sq mi (1.799 km2) |
| • Land | 0.695 sq mi (1.799 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
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101 |
| • Density | 148.20/sq mi (57.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56231
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-14734 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393714 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Danvers is a small city located in Swift County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 103 people lived there. This community got its name from another place called Danvers, Massachusetts.
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A Look Back in Time
Danvers has a simple but interesting history. A post office opened here way back in 1892, helping people send and receive mail. The city also had a train station, called a depot, which was important for travel and moving goods in the past. Danvers officially became a city on January 19, 1900.
Where is Danvers?
Danvers is located in the state of Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 0.695 square miles (1.799 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Getting Around Danvers
U.S. Route 12 is the main road that goes through Danvers. This route helps people travel to and from the city, connecting it to other towns and areas.
Who Lives in Danvers?
This section tells us about the people who live in Danvers, based on information gathered during official counts called censuses.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 112 | — | |
| 1910 | 215 | 92.0% | |
| 1920 | 253 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 177 | −30.0% | |
| 1940 | 184 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 162 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 132 | −18.5% | |
| 1970 | 136 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 152 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −35.5% | |
| 2000 | 108 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 97 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 103 | 6.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 101 | 4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
During the 2010 census, there were 97 people living in Danvers. These people made up 40 households, with 28 of them being families. Most of the people living in Danvers were White, making up about 97.9% of the population. A small number of people were from other races or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother or a father. The average household had about 2.43 people.
The average age of people in Danvers in 2010 was about 41.5 years old. About 25.8% of the residents were under 18 years old, and 14.4% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (52.6%) than females (47.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Danvers (Minnesota) para niños
