Nielsville, Minnesota

Nielsville is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 90 at the 2010 census.[5]

Nielsville
City
Location of Nielsville, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°31′42″N 96°49′0″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyPolk
Area
 • Total0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
866 ft (264 m)
Population
 • Total90
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
82
 • Density283.74/sq mi (109.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56568
Area code(s)218
FIPS code27-46258
GNIS feature ID0657597[4]

History

A post office has been in operation at Nielsville since 1883.[6] Nielsville formerly had a depot on the railroad.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1930186—
1940175−5.9%
19501898.0%
1960183−3.2%
1970156−14.8%
1980145−7.1%
199096−33.8%
200091−5.2%
201090−1.1%
2019 (est.)82[3]−8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2015 Estimate[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 90 people, 42 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 250.0 inhabitants per square mile (96.5/km2). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 155.6 per square mile (60.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 5.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.3% of the population.

There were 42 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.8% were non-families. 52.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.2% were from 25 to 44; 43.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 40 households, and 23 families living in the city. The population density was 329.9 people per square mile (125.5/km2). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 181.3 per square mile (68.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.70% White, and 3.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.89% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,750, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,921. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

Notable person

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  6. "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  7. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 426.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  10. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2016.

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