Holland, Minnesota facts for kids
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Holland
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The location of Holland, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 196.47/sq mi (75.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56139
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-29618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394400 |
Holland is a small city in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It's located along the Rock River. The city is about eight miles from Pipestone. In 2020, about 178 people lived there.
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History of Holland
Holland was started in 1888. Many of the first people who settled here came from Holland (a region in the Netherlands). That's why the city was named Holland. A post office opened in Holland in 1889. Holland officially became a city in 1898.
Geography and Location
Holland covers a total area of about 0.93 square miles (2.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Minnesota State Highway 23 is an important road that goes through the city.
Population Changes Over Time
This table shows how the population of Holland has changed over the years:
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| 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% | |
| 2020 | 178 | −4.8% | |
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People in Holland (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 187 people living in Holland. There were 94 households and 50 families. The city had about 201 people per square mile.
Most of the people (95.2%) were White. About 0.5% were Asian, and 1.1% were from other races. About 3.2% of the people were from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 5.9% of the population.
About 20.2% of households had children under 18. Many households (39.4%) were married couples. About 10.6% had a female head of household without a husband. About 3.2% had a male head of household without a wife.
The average age in Holland was 48.1 years. About 17.1% of residents were under 18. About 25.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Holland (Minnesota) para niños
