kids encyclopedia robot

Holland, Minnesota facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Holland
The location of Holland, Minnesota
The location of Holland, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Pipestone
Government
 • Type Mayor – Council
Area
 • Total 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
 • Land 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,772 ft (540 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 187
 • Estimate 
(2019)
173
 • Density 188.66/sq mi (72.80/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56139
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-29618
GNIS feature ID 0645081

Holland is a city located along the Rock River in Pipestone County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Located in Pipestone County, it lies approximately eight miles from the city of Pipestone. The population was 187 at the 2010 census, and 215 in 2000.

History

Holland was laid out in 1888. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Holland caused the name to be selected. A post office has been in operation at Holland since 1889. Holland was incorporated in 1898.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all of it land.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 255
1910 293 14.9%
1920 318 8.5%
1930 275 −13.5%
1940 303 10.2%
1950 263 −13.2%
1960 264 0.4%
1970 263 −0.4%
1980 234 −11.0%
1990 216 −7.7%
2000 215 −0.5%
2010 187 −13.0%
2019 (est.) 173 −7.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 187 people, 94 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 201.1 inhabitants per square mile (77.6/km2). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 118.3 per square mile (45.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 94 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.8% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Holland (Minnesota) para niños

kids search engine
Holland, Minnesota Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.