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Delhi, Minnesota
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Delhi, Minnesota in 1910
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Cities and townships of Redwood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Settled | 1865 |
| Organized | February 19, 1876 |
| Platted | 1884 |
| Incorporated | November 13, 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.761 sq mi (1.970 km2) |
| • Land | 0.761 sq mi (1.970 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
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46 |
| • Density | 60.45/sq mi (23.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56283
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-15544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0642755 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Delhi is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 46 at the 2020 census.
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History
Delhi was platted in 1884, and derives its name from Delhi, Ohio, located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. A post office called Delhi was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1979.
The Delhi Coronet Band Hall, built in 1896 for a community band, served as the venue for many social and political events in Delhi and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On November 25, 1902, residents met in the band hall to incorporate as a city and the first elections were held there.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.761 square miles (1.97 km2), all land. Principal streets in Delhi include County Road 9, which connects to Belview five miles to the west, and County Road 6, which connects to Minnesota State Highways 19 and 67 three miles to the south. The main east west street is Vanderburg Avenue.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 159 | — | |
| 1920 | 194 | 22.0% | |
| 1930 | 178 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 174 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 152 | −12.6% | |
| 1960 | 124 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 154 | 24.2% | |
| 1980 | 96 | −37.7% | |
| 1990 | 69 | −28.1% | |
| 2000 | 69 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 70 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 46 | −34.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 46 | −34.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 70 people, 31 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 89.7 inhabitants per square mile (34.6/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 44.9 per square mile (17.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% Pacific Islander.
There were 31 households, of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 48 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 48.5% were from 45 to 64; and 7.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
See also
In Spanish: Delhi (Minnesota) para niños
