Villard, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villard
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Villard's historic railway station and a grain elevator
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Location of Villard, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
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224 |
| • Density | 264.39/sq mi (102.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56385
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-67144 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397141 |
Villard is a small city located in Pope County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 225 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Villard's History
Villard was officially planned and laid out in 1882. It was named after Henry Villard, who was an important person in the railroad business. A post office has been open in Villard since it was founded in 1882.
Geography of Villard
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.80 square miles (2.07 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. Minnesota State Highway 28 is the main road that goes through Villard.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 203 | — | |
| 1900 | 249 | 22.7% | |
| 1910 | 260 | 4.4% | |
| 1920 | 308 | 18.5% | |
| 1930 | 234 | −24.0% | |
| 1940 | 248 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 288 | 16.1% | |
| 1960 | 235 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 221 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 275 | 24.4% | |
| 1990 | 247 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 244 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 254 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 225 | −11.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 224 | −11.8% | |
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Villard's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 254 people lived in Villard. There were 115 households, and 72 of these were families. The city had about 317.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Villard were White (95.7%). A smaller number were Native American (2.0%) or Asian (0.8%). Some people (1.6%) were from two or more different races. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.4%) were married couples living together. About 33.0% of all households were made up of just one person. Around 13.1% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Villard was 45.3 years old. About 22.4% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 18.9% of the population. The city had a nearly even split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Villard (Minnesota) para niños
