Richville, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richville
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Location of Richville, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77 |
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(2021)
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76 |
| • Density | 78.09/sq mi (30.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56576
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-54340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396371 |
Richville is a small city located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 77 people lived there.
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History of Richville
Richville began in 1903. It was named after Watson Wellman Rich, who was a railroad engineer. The city officially became a city in 1904. A post office also opened there in 1904.
Geography of Richville
Richville is a small place. It covers about 1 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Richville?
The number of people living in Richville has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
- 1910: 255 people
- 1920: 281 people
- 1930: 179 people
- 1940: 233 people
- 1950: 141 people
- 1960: 91 people
- 1970: 102 people
- 1980: 132 people
- 1990: 121 people
- 2000: 124 people
- 2010: 96 people
- 2020: 77 people
Richville in 2010
In 2010, there were 96 people living in Richville. These people lived in 43 different homes. About 26 of these homes were families.
Most people in Richville were White (96.9%). A small number were Native American (1.0%) or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Richville was about 40.5 years old.
- About 18.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.5% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Richville than females in 2010. About 54.2% of the population was male, and 45.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Richville (Minnesota) para niños
