Vining, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vining
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Buildings along Front Street.
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Location of Vining, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 78 |
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(2019)
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78 |
| • Density | 67.89/sq mi (26.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56588
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-67216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653669 |
Vining is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 78 at the 2010 census.
History
Vining was platted in 1882. A post office has been in operation at Vining since 1882. Vining was incorporated in 1909.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2), of which 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 249 | — | |
| 1910 | 212 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 241 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 222 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 176 | −20.7% | |
| 1950 | 180 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 136 | −24.4% | |
| 1970 | 121 | −11.0% | |
| 1980 | 87 | −28.1% | |
| 1990 | 84 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 68 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 78 | 14.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 78 | 0.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 78 people, 34 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 60.9 inhabitants per square mile (23.5/km2). There were 43 housing units at an average density of 33.6 per square mile (13.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White and 9.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 34 households, of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.
Notable person
Vining is the hometown of NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg.
Images for kids
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Metal sculptures at Nyberg Park.
See also
In Spanish: Vining (Minnesota) para niños
