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| Nielsville (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 1990-2000 Change | |
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| Population | 156 | 145 | 100 | 91 | -9 | -9.00 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.28 | 0.28 | -0.00 | -1.49 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 520.00 | 353.66 | 357.14 | 329.92 | -27.23 | -7.62 |
| Housing Units | 68 | 69 | 66 | 50 | -16 | -24.24 |
| Households | -- | 60 | 49 | 40 | -9 | -18.37 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.42 | 2.04 | 2.28 | 0.24 | 11.72 |
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛), all land.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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.
NIELSVILLE, a city in sections 19, 20, 29, and 30 of Hubbard, incorporated as a village on May 7, 1920, was named for Nels C. Paulsrud, who first settled in the area in 1872 about one and a half miles northwest of the present site. Paulsrud came from Norway in 1869, his name originally being Nils Olson; he provided mail service at his home, which was called Old Nielsville after the post office of Nielsville began at the present location in 1883. The village had a station of the Great Northern Railway.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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| Nielsville City Hall 201 US Highway 75 N Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-3205 |
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US Post Office 206 N Spokely Avenue Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-3871 Web: www.usps.gov |
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Historic King of Trails Scenic Byway The "Historic King of Trails", US Highway 75, begins in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and passes through Clay County as it makes its way through Minnesota and five additional states, ending at the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas. Map of Clay County with Highway 75 identified The "King of Trails" (KT) was designated by the State of Minnesota as "The Historic King of Trails" in 2001. Learn more about the history of the KT, view maps, and check out events, including the Highway 75 Marketplace by visiting the "Historic King of Trails" web site. |
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| none - Neilsville is part of Climax Independent School District #592; both elementary and high school students are bussed in to Climax. The now-closed Neilsville Consolidated School still stands and appears vacant. |
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| Living Water Fellowship 217 US Highway 75 N Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2675 |
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| St. Petri Lutheran Church 105 US Highway 75 S Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2525 |
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| American Crystal Sugar Co Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2215 |
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| Brekke Brothers Shop 36477 Main Street Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2875 |
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| Diversified Bean Company 41744 US Highway 75 SW Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2575 |
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| Fabian's Bar & Cafe 309 E 3rd Street Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2125 |
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| Living Water Fellowship 217 US Highway 75 N Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2675 |
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| Nielsville City Hall 201 US Highway 75 N Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-3205 |
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| Nielsville Fire Department 201 Highway 75 N Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2345 |
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| O Zone 303 E 3rd Street Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2135 |
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| Spokely Farms PO Box 73 Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 857-3349 |
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| Spokely Potato House 307 N Spokely Avenue Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2825 |
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| St. Petri Lutheran Church 105 US Highway 75 S Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-2525 |
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US Post Office 206 N Spokely Avenue Nielsville, MN 56568 Phone: (218) 946-3871 Web: www.usps.gov |
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