Nevis, Minnesota Facts for Kids

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City
World's biggest Tiger Muskie
Location of Nevis, Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hubbard
Area
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.62 km²)
• Land	0.93 sq mi (2.40 km²)
• Water	0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Elevation	1,473 ft (449 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	377
• Density	406.69/sq mi (157.07/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56467
Area code(s)	218
FIPS code	27-45340
GNIS feature ID	0657586

Nevis (pronounced NEE-viss) is a small city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 377 people lived there. It is known for its connection to the muskie fish and outdoor activities.

Minnesota State Highway 34 is the main road that goes through Nevis.

History of Nevis
Fun Facts About Nevis
Nevis Geography
Nevis Population Information
- Nevis Population in 2010
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History of Nevis

Nevis started as a village for the railway. A post office was set up in 1899. The village officially became a city in 1921.

The Louis J. Moser House is a historic building near Nevis. It was built in the early 1900s and used as a fishing camp. This house is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Robert G. Renner, who became a U.S. federal judge, was born in Nevis in 1923.

Fun Facts About Nevis

The muskie fish lives in the waters around Nevis. The city celebrates this fish with an event called Nevis Muskie Days every July. This event includes a 5K race, a street dance, and many local sellers.

Nevis is also home to a very large sculpture called the Nevis Tiger Muskie. It is 30 feet long!

The city is located along the Heartland State Trail. This trail is a path used for walking, biking, and other fun outdoor activities.

Nevis Geography

Nevis is located in Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.

Nevis Population Information

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	238	—
1920	412	73.1%
1930	275	−33.3%
1940	358	30.2%
1950	332	−7.3%
1960	344	3.6%
1970	308	−10.5%
1980	332	7.8%
1990	375	13.0%
2000	364	−2.9%
2010	390	7.1%
2020	377	−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census

Nevis Population in 2010

In 2010, the census showed that 390 people lived in Nevis. There were 173 households, which are groups of people living together. About 102 of these were families.

Most of the people living in Nevis were White (95.6%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (1.0%), or from two or more races (3.1%). About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Nevis was 45.5 years old. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 23.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.7%) and females (51.3%).