Dellwood, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dellwood
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Location of the city of Dellwood
within Washington County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,171 |
| • Density | 439.73/sq mi (169.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55110
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-15616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394503 |
Dellwood is a small city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is a suburb located near St. Paul. In 2020, about 1,171 people lived there.
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History of Dellwood
Dellwood was officially planned and marked out as a town in the year 1882.
Geography of Dellwood
Dellwood covers a total area of about 2.81 square miles (7.28 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.66 square miles (6.90 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers), is water. Minnesota State Highway 96 is an important road that runs through the community.
People of Dellwood
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 87 | — | |
| 1930 | 90 | 3.4% | |
| 1940 | 152 | 68.9% | |
| 1950 | 245 | 61.2% | |
| 1960 | 310 | 26.5% | |
| 1970 | 524 | 69.0% | |
| 1980 | 751 | 43.3% | |
| 1990 | 887 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,033 | 16.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,063 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,171 | 10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Dellwood is known for being one of the wealthiest towns in Minnesota. It is also among the top 25 wealthiest towns in the entire country. This means that, on average, people living in Dellwood have higher incomes compared to many other places.
Dellwood Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,063 people living in Dellwood. These people lived in 372 households, and 319 of these were families. The city had about 399.6 people per square mile (154.3 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Dellwood were White (96.7%). A small number of residents were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (1.7%). About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dellwood was 46.1 years old. About 28.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Dellwood
Several well-known people have lived in Dellwood:
- Herb Brooks: He was a famous hockey coach. He led the U.S. Olympic hockey team to a surprising win, known as the "Miracle on Ice", in 1980.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald: He was a very famous American writer. He wrote many classic novels, including The Great Gatsby.
- Jesse Ventura: He was a professional wrestler before becoming the governor of Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Dellwood (Minnesota) para niños
