Delavan, Minnesota facts for kids
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Delavan
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Location of Delavan, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 171.14/sq mi (66.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56023
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-15472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394497 |
Delavan (pronounced DEL-uh-vuhn) is a small city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 179 people lived there. It is a quiet community with a history connected to the railroad.
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Delavan's Story: How It Started
Delavan began in 1870. It was platted, which means its streets and lots were officially mapped out. This happened when the railroad tracks were extended to that spot. The city was named after Oren Delavan Brown, who was an important official for the railroad.
A post office opened in Delavan in 1870, first called "Delavan Station." Its name was changed to simply "Delavan" in 1885. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1877.
Where is Delavan?
Delavan is located in the state of Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Two important roads that go through Delavan are Minnesota State Highway 109 and County Highway 13. These roads help people travel to and from the community.
Delavan's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 251 | — | |
| 1890 | 252 | 0.4% | |
| 1900 | 321 | 27.4% | |
| 1910 | 284 | −11.5% | |
| 1920 | 318 | 12.0% | |
| 1930 | 299 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 321 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 302 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 322 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 281 | −12.7% | |
| 1980 | 262 | −6.8% | |
| 1990 | 245 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 223 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 179 | −19.7% | |
| 2020 | 172 | −3.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a count of the population, called a census, showed that 179 people lived in Delavan. These people lived in 86 different homes, and 54 of those homes were families.
The population density was about 168.9 people per square mile (or 65.2 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 104 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Delavan (96.6%) were identified as White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 86 homes:
- About 22.1% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half (47.7%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (10.5%) had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- A few homes (4.7%) had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- About 37.2% of homes were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
The average number of people in a home was 2.08, and the average family size was 2.56.
The median age in the city was 53.1 years old. This means half the people were older than 53.1 and half were younger.
- About 19.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 16.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 25.1% were 65 years or older.
When looking at gender, 52.5% of the population was male, and 47.5% was female.
Famous People from Delavan
Some notable people who have a connection to Delavan include:
- Pat Piper: He was born in Delavan and later became a state legislator in Minnesota. A legislator is someone who helps make laws for the state.
- Harland G. Wood (1907–1991): He was a famous biochemist who was born in Delavan. A biochemist studies the chemical processes that happen in living things.
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