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| Viking (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 1990-2000 Change | |
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| Population | 118 | 129 | 103 | 92 | -11 | -10.68 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 236.00 | 234.55 | 201.96 | 180.30 | -21.66 | -10.72 |
| Housing Units | 47 | 56 | 47 | 44 | -3 | -6.38 |
| Households | -- | 48 | 40 | 39 | -1 | -2.50 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.36 | -0.22 | -8.35 |
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛), all land.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
There were 39 households out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,812. There were 7.7% of families and 14.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
VIKING Township, organized in 1884, was named by Rev. Hans P. Hansen, a Norwegian Lutheran pastor in Warren. This Scandinavian word, often translated as "a sea king," more correctly denoted any member of the early medieval pirate crews of Northmen who during several centuries ravaged the coasts of western and southern Europe. The city in section 26 was incorporated as a village April 12, 1921; the post office was established in 1890. The community developed with the railroad; there were three elevators and a number of small businesses.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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| Viking Covenant Church
111 3rd Avenue PO Box 96 Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-4735 Pastor: |
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| Zion Lutheran Church
105 Melgard Avenue Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-4995
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| Ericco Tool & Mfg
21005 220th Ave NW Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-5600 |
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| K & K Trucking
21738 165th Ave NW Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-3031 |
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| Northern Flooring
27335 130th Ave NW Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-5971 |
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Northern Plains Railroad
125 S Main Street Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-3029 Web: www.northernplainsrailroad.com The Northern Plains Railroad (AAR reporting mark NPR) is a Class III short line railroad that operates over 484 miles (777 kilometers) of track in the northwestern U.S. state of Minnesota and the northern U.S. state of North Dakota. As of 2006, the Northern Plains Railroad employed 43 people and handled approximately 17,000 carloads per year. The primary commodities hauled included wheat, barley, durum, and soybeans. |
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Snakeriver Outfitters
28100 200th Ave NW Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-2825 Web: www.northern-hunt-guides.com |
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| Umber Turkeys
12505 230th Street NW Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 681-7707 |
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| US Post Office
101 N Main Street PO Box 9998 Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-4355 |
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| Viking Community Center 108 S Main Street Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-3244 |
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| Viking Covenant Church
111 3rd Avenue PO Box 96 Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-4735
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| Viking Diner
102 S Main Street Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-6082 |
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| Viking Elementary School
305 Melgaard Avenue Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-4425 |
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| Waterworth Woodshop
29195 Pembina Trail NW Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-3035 |
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| Zion Lutheran Church
105 Melgard Avenue Viking, MN 56760 Phone: (218) 523-4995 Pastor: n/a |

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