kids encyclopedia robot

Twin Valley, Minnesota facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Twin Valley
Motto(s): 
"A Great Place To Live"
Location of Twin Valley, Minnesota
Location of Twin Valley, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Norman
Area
 • Total 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2)
 • Land 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,093 ft (333 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 723
 • Estimate 
(2021)
718
 • Density 845.61/sq mi (326.50/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56584
Area code(s) 218
FIPS code 27-65938
GNIS feature ID 0653465

Twin Valley is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States, along the Wild Rice River. The population was 723 at the 2020 census.

Minnesota State Highway 32 and County Highway 31 are two of the main routes in the community. Minnesota State Highway 200 is nearby. The Agassiz Recreational Trail passes through Twin Valley.

History

A post office called Twin Valley has been in operation since 1878. The city was named for its location in a valley where the Wild Rice River is met by a smaller stream.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.87 square miles (2.25 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 356
1910 543 52.5%
1920 676 24.5%
1930 657 −2.8%
1940 844 28.5%
1950 899 6.5%
1960 841 −6.5%
1970 868 3.2%
1980 907 4.5%
1990 821 −9.5%
2000 865 5.4%
2010 821 −5.1%
2020 723 −11.9%
2021 (est.) 718 −12.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 821 people, 357 households, and 193 families living in the city. The population density was 943.7 inhabitants per square mile (364.4/km2). There were 431 housing units at an average density of 495.4 per square mile (191.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 3.2% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 357 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.9% were non-families. 43.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Twin Valley (Minnesota) para niños

kids search engine
Twin Valley, Minnesota Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.