Renville, Minnesota facts for kids
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Renville
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Location of Renville, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,301 |
| • Density | 984.86/sq mi (380.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56284
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-53890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649934 |
| Website | www.ci.renville.mn.us |
Renville is a city located in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 1,301 people lived there.
Two important roads, U.S. Route 212 and County Highway 6, run through the city.
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History of Renville
The city and county of Renville are named after Joseph Renville. He was a very important person with both French and Dakota heritage. Joseph Renville knew a lot about the wilderness. He helped guide many trips through the area.
Joseph Renville also started Fort Renville. He was a captain during the War of 1812. He worked as a messenger and an interpreter. He also helped start the Columbia Fur Company. People from all backgrounds respected him.
The city of Renville was planned out in 1878. This happened when the railroad reached the area. It officially became a city in 1906. Renville has grown from about 250 people in 1900 to around 1,200 residents today.
The city is located near the Minnesota River Valley. This area has very rich farmland. Because of this, Renville's economy has always been about agribusiness. Agribusiness means businesses related to farming. Renville helps farmers in the area. It also has the world's largest factory for processing sugar beets.
Geography of Renville
Renville covers a total area of about 1.39 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 232 | — | |
| 1890 | 413 | 78.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,075 | 160.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,182 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,142 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,064 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,256 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,323 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,373 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,252 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,493 | 19.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,315 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,323 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,287 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,301 | 1.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,287 people living in Renville. There were 538 households in the city. The city had about 926 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Renville were White (96.8%). About 18.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was 41.6 years old. About 24.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 23.9% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.0%) than males (49.0%).
Economy and Businesses
Farming is the main business in Renville. Many businesses in the city are connected to agriculture. For example, K&M Manufacturing is a company in Renville. K&M stands for Kleinhuizen and Mulder, the last names of the founders. This company makes seats for tractors and other farm-related products.
Some people who live or grew up in Renville have even received patents for their inventions. This shows how creative and innovative people in the area can be.
See also
In Spanish: Renville (Minnesota) para niños
