Renville, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°47′21″N 95°12′42″W / 44.78917°N 95.21167°W / 44.78917; -95.21167
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Renville
FIPS code
27-53890[3]
GNIS feature ID0649934[2]
Websitewww.ci.renville.mn.us

Renville is a city in

2010 census.[4]

U.S. Route 212 and County Highway 6 are two of the main routes in the city.

History

The city and county of Renville were named for

Dakota descent who had extensive knowledge of the wilderness and served as a guide for many expeditions. Renville founded Fort Renville and served as a captain during the War of 1812. He was a courier, interpreter, and founder of the Columbia Fur Company
. He earned respect that cut across the racial and ethnic boundaries of that era.

The city of Renville was

platted in 1878,[5]
when the railroad reached the area. It was incorporated in 1906. It has grown from a population of 250 in 1900 to about 1,200 residents today.

It is situated near the Minnesota River Valley in a fertile agricultural area known for its high productivity. Renville's economy, past and present, is based largely upon agribusiness. Renville serves as an agricultural service and distribution center for the surrounding area, and the city boasts the world's largest sugar beet processing plant.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 square miles (3.60 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880232—
189041378.0%
19001,075160.3%
19101,18210.0%
19201,142−3.4%
19301,064−6.8%
19401,25618.0%
19501,3235.3%
19601,3733.8%
19701,252−8.8%
19801,49319.2%
19901,315−11.9%
20001,3230.6%
20101,287−2.7%
20201,3011.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 18.2% of the population.

There were 538 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Economy

Agriculture is the primary business in Renville and agriculture related businesses tend to thrive there. K&M manufacturing is a prime example of an ag-related business in Renville . K&M (which stands for Kleinhuizen and Mulder after founders Nicholas Kleinhuizen and "Muff" Mulder) manufactures tractor seats and ag-related items. Multiple US patent holders either have resided in Renville or have grown up in Renville, including employees of K&M, plus residents Niclas Wolterstorff, Dan Schemel and Richard Fredrickson.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Renville, Minnesota
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link]
  5. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 458.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.

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