Viking, Minnesota facts for kids
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Viking, Minnesota
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Viking Diner and Antiques in Viking
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Location of Viking, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Marshall |
| Organized | 1884 |
| Incorporated | April 12, 1921 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.516 sq mi (1.335 km2) |
| • Land | 0.516 sq mi (1.335 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79 |
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| • Density | 153.10/sq mi (59.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56760
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-67090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653655 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Viking is a small city located in Marshall County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 79 people lived there.
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History of Viking
The city of Viking was first set up in 1884. A post office opened in Viking in 1890.
The city got its name from a pastor named Rev. Hans P. Hansen. He was a Norwegian Lutheran pastor from Warren. He named the city after the famous Vikings.
Geography of Viking
Viking covers a total area of about 0.516 square miles (1.335 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 133 | — | |
| 1940 | 146 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 130 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 118 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 129 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −20.2% | |
| 2000 | 92 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 104 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 79 | −24.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 79 | −24.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 104 people living in Viking. These people lived in 43 different homes. Most people in Viking were White, making up about 96.2% of the population. A small number of people (1.9%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age
About 37.2% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (48.8%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Viking was 42 years old. About 30.8% of the residents were under 18. Also, 15.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. More women lived in Viking than men in 2010.
See Also
- In Spanish: Viking (Minnesota) for kids
