Verndale, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Verndale
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St. Frederick Catholic Church and a street in Verndale
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Location of Verndale, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 511 |
| • Density | 495.16/sq mi (191.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56481
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-66874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397129 |
Verndale is a small city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2010, about 602 people lived here.
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History of Verndale
Verndale got its first post office in 1878. The city was named after Vernie Smith. She was the granddaughter of one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography and Location
Verndale is located in Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
U.S. Route 10 is a major road that goes through Verndale. It helps people travel in and out of the community.
Population Changes in Verndale
The number of people living in Verndale has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 635 | — | |
| 1900 | 672 | 5.8% | |
| 1910 | 538 | −19.9% | |
| 1920 | 571 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 424 | −25.7% | |
| 1940 | 521 | 22.9% | |
| 1950 | 576 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 606 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 570 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 504 | −11.6% | |
| 1990 | 560 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 575 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 602 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 511 | −15.1% | |
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Verndale's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 602 people. There were 239 households, which are groups of people living together. About 156 of these were families.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3.1 people. The median age in Verndale was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older.
Transportation Options
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, goes through Verndale. This train travels between places like Seattle and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Verndale.
The closest train station is in Staples. Staples is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) east of Verndale.
Local Radio Stations
Verndale and the surrounding area can listen to several radio stations.
FM Radio Stations
- 92.5 KXKK
- 94.5 KDLB
- 97.5 KDKK
- 101.9 KQKK
AM Radio Stations
- 870 KPRM
- 1070 KSKK
- 1570 KAKK
Famous People from Verndale
- Lesley J. McNair: He was an American general.
See also
In Spanish: Verndale (Minnesota) para niños
