New Richland, Minnesota facts for kids
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New Richland
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"History is ours, Future is yours."
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Location of New Richland, Minnesota
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Detailed map of New Richland, Minnesota
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,229 |
| • Density | 2,079.53/sq mi (802.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56072
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-45862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395213 |
| Website | City website |
New Richland is a city in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The city was founded in 1877. The population was 1,203 at the 2010 census.
History
New Richland was platted in 1877, taking its name from New Richland Township, which was named after Richland County, Wisconsin. The city contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1902 New Richland Odd Fellows Hall.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), all land. Minnesota Highways 13 and 30 are two of the main routes in the city.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 304 | — | |
| 1890 | 423 | 39.1% | |
| 1900 | 750 | 77.3% | |
| 1910 | 685 | −8.7% | |
| 1920 | 754 | 10.1% | |
| 1930 | 777 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 863 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 908 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,046 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,113 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,263 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,237 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,197 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,203 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,229 | 2.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,203 people, 487 households, and 297 families living in the city. The population density was 1,972.1 inhabitants per square mile (761.4/km2). There were 531 housing units at an average density of 870.5 per square mile (336.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 487 households, of which 29.0% had children under 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 24.3% of residents were under 18; 7% were between 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
Notable person
- Gerald Gustafson, Air Force Cross awardee
See also
In Spanish: New Richland (Minnesota) para niños
