Eden Valley, Minnesota facts for kids
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Eden Valley, Minnesota
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Location in Stearns County and the state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Meeker, Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,027 |
| • Density | 767.56/sq mi (296.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55329
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-18134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394615 |
Eden Valley is a small city in the state of Minnesota, United States. It is located across two different areas: Meeker County and Stearns County.
In 2020, about 1,027 people lived in Eden Valley. Most of the city is in Meeker County. The part of Eden Valley that is in Stearns County is considered part of the larger St. Cloud area.
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History of Eden Valley
Eden Valley was officially planned and marked out as a town in 1886. Just one year later, in 1887, a post office opened in Eden Valley. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Geography and Location
Eden Valley is special because it sits right on the border between Stearns County to the north and Meeker County to the south.
Highways and Nearby Towns
Two important state highways meet in the southern part of Eden Valley. These are Highway 22 and Minnesota State Highway 55.
- Highway 22 goes north about 10 miles (16 km) to Richmond. It also goes south about 14 miles (23 km) to Litchfield. Litchfield is the main city for Meeker County.
- Highway 55 goes east about 13 miles (21 km) to Kimball. It also goes west-northwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Paynesville.
Land and Water
The city of Eden Valley covers a total area of about 1.34 square miles (3.48 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.006 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Eden Valley is located within the Sauk River watershed. This means that water from the area flows into the Sauk River. The Sauk River then flows northeast and eventually joins the Mississippi River near St. Cloud.
Population and People
The number of people living in Eden Valley has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 327 | — | |
| 1900 | 604 | 84.7% | |
| 1910 | 740 | 22.5% | |
| 1920 | 665 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 612 | −8.0% | |
| 1940 | 716 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 792 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 793 | 0.1% | |
| 1970 | 776 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 763 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 732 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 866 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,042 | 20.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,027 | −1.4% | |
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2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 census, there were 1,027 people living in Eden Valley.
2010 Census Details
The census from 2010 showed that 1,042 people lived in Eden Valley. There were 434 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 262 of these were families.
The city had about 854 people per square mile (330 people per square kilometer). There were 485 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Eden Valley were White (96.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or had a mixed background. About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.9%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent.
The average age of people in Eden Valley was 34.5 years old. About 27.4% of residents were under 18. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.1%) and females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Eden Valley (Minnesota) para niños
