Vesta, Minnesota facts for kids
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Vesta
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Cities and townships of Redwood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 276 |
| • Density | 683.17/sq mi (263.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
56287, 56292
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-66982 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397132 |
Vesta is a small city in Redwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 319 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 276.
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Exploring Vesta's Location
Vesta is a small city. It covers about 0.41 square miles (1.05 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The Redwood River flows near the southeastern part of Vesta. Minnesota Highway 19 runs along the western edge of the city.
Vesta's History
Vesta was officially planned in 1899. It was named after Vesta, who was the Roman goddess of the hearth and home. The city of Vesta was officially formed in 1900.
Vesta's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 214 | — | |
| 1910 | 243 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 334 | 37.4% | |
| 1930 | 310 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 334 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 340 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 318 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 330 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 360 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 302 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 339 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 319 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 276 | −13.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The 2010 census counted 319 people living in Vesta. These people lived in 124 households. About 83 of these households were families.
The city had about 778 people per square mile. There were 136 housing units in Vesta. Most residents, about 94.7%, were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents were from two or more races.
About 37.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (54.8%) were married couples. About 29% of households were single individuals. Nearly 20% of households had someone 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.57 people. The average family had 3.24 people.
The average age in Vesta was 33.5 years. About 28.5% of residents were under 18. About 19.4% were 65 or older. The population was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
See also
- In Spanish: Vesta (Minnesota) para niños
