Vining, Minnesota

Vining is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 78 at the 2010 census.[6]

Vining
City
Location of Vining, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°15′45″N 95°32′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyOtter Tail
Area
 • Total1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2)
 • Land1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
1,391 ft (424 m)
Population
 • Total78
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
78
 • Density67.89/sq mi (26.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56588
Area code(s)218
FIPS code27-67216[4]
GNIS feature ID0653669[5]

History

Vining was platted in 1882.[7] A post office has been in operation at Vining since 1882.[8] Vining was incorporated in 1909.[7]

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.[9]

Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in the community.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900249—
1910212−14.9%
192024113.7%
1930222−7.9%
1940176−20.7%
19501802.3%
1960136−24.4%
1970121−11.0%
198087−28.1%
199084−3.4%
200068−19.0%
20107814.7%
2019 (est.)78[3]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] 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.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 68 people, 32 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 53.6 people per square mile (20.7/km2). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 36.3 per square mile (14.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.59% White, and 4.41% from two or more races.

There were 32 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,866. There were no families and 9.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.

Notable person

Vining is the hometown of NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg.[11]

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. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  7. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 399.
  8. "Otter Tail County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Astronaut Bio: Karen L. Nyberg (11/2013)". www.jsc.nasa.gov.

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