Spring Valley, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spring Valley
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Downtown Spring Valley
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The Valley
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.96 sq mi (7.66 km2) |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,447 |
| • Density | 827.25/sq mi (319.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55975
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-62104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395937 |
Spring Valley is a friendly city located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a place with a rich history and a welcoming community. In 2010, about 2,479 people called Spring Valley home.
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A Look Back at Spring Valley's History
Spring Valley started way back in 1855. It got its name from a natural spring nearby, which was a very important water source. A post office opened in the same year, helping the community grow. Spring Valley officially became a city in 1872.
Exploring Spring Valley's Geography
Spring Valley covers an area of about 2.53 square miles (6.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Main Roads in Spring Valley
Two important roads pass through Spring Valley. These are U.S. Route 63 and Minnesota State Highway 16. They help people travel in and out of the city easily.
Who Lives in Spring Valley?
Learning about the people who live in a city is called demographics. Here's a look at how Spring Valley's population has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,256 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,381 | 10.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,770 | 28.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,817 | 2.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,871 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,712 | −8.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,133 | 24.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,467 | 15.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,628 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,572 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,616 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,461 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,518 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,479 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,447 | −1.3% | |
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Spring Valley in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,479 people living in Spring Valley. These people lived in 1,074 households, and 651 of these were families. The city had about 979.8 people per square mile (378.3 people per square kilometer).
Most people living in Spring Valley were White (97.6%). A smaller number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (31.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About 45.6% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.90 people. The median age in the city was 39.5 years old.
Famous People from Spring Valley
Even small towns can have famous connections! Spring Valley is linked to a few well-known individuals.
- Richard Sears: He was the person who started Sears, Roebuck and Company, a very famous department store. Richard Sears grew up in Spring Valley, even though he was born nearby.
- Almanzo Wilder: You might know his wife, Laura Ingalls Wilder, who wrote the "Little House on the Prairie" books. Almanzo Wilder lived on a farm close to Spring Valley.
Images for kids
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Spring Valley City Hall was originally built in 1904 as a Carnegie library.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Valley (Minnesota) para niños
