Nielsville, Minnesota facts for kids
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Nielsville, Minnesota
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Buildings along U.S. Route 75 in Nielsville.
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Location of Nielsville, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Incorporated | May 7, 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.289 sq mi (0.749 km2) |
| • Land | 0.289 sq mi (0.749 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 78 |
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78 |
| • Density | 269.90/sq mi (104.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56568
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-46258 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395234 |
| Sales tax | 7.125% |
Nielsville (pronounced NEELZ-vil) is a small city in Polk County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is part of a larger area that includes Grand Forks, North Dakota. In 2020, about 78 people lived there.
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History of Nielsville
Nielsville has a long history. A post office has been open here since 1883. The city also used to have a train station, which was an important part of its past.
Geography of Nielsville
Nielsville is located in Minnesota. The city covers a total area of about 0.289 square miles (0.749 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Nielsville
The number of people living in Nielsville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census records:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 186 | — | |
| 1940 | 175 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 189 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 183 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 156 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 145 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −33.8% | |
| 2000 | 91 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 90 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 78 | −13.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 78 | −13.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 90 people living in Nielsville. These people lived in 42 different homes. About 19 of these homes were families.
The city had about 250 people per square mile. Most residents (93.3%) were White. About 5.6% were from other racial backgrounds. A small number (1.1%) were from two or more races. About 23.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 23.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 35.7% were married couples. Some homes (4.8%) had a female head of household without a husband. Another 4.8% had a male head of household without a wife. More than half (54.8%) were not families.
About 52.4% of all homes had only one person living there. About 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.14 people lived in each home. Families had an average of 3.32 people.
The average age of people in Nielsville was 46 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old. About 12.2% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, 43.4%, was between 45 and 64. About 12.2% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (53.3%) than males (46.7%).
Notable Person from Nielsville
- George R. Wicker – He was a legislator, meaning he helped make laws for the state of Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Nielsville (Minnesota) para niños
