Renville, Minnesota
| Renville, Minnesota | |
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| City | |
 Location of Renville, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 44°47′23″N 95°12′46″W / 44.78972°N 95.21278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,287 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,254 |
| • Density | 925.9/sq mi (357.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56284 |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-53890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649934 |
| Website | www.ci.renville.mn.us |
Renville is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,287 at the 2010 census.
U.S. Route 212 and County Highway 6 are two of the main routes in the city.
The city and county of Renville were named for Joseph Renville, a man of French and 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, when the railroad reached the area. It was incorporated in 1906. It has grown from a population of 250 in 1900 to more than 1,300 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.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 square miles (3.60 km2), all of it land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,287 people, 538 households, and 316 families residing in the city. The population density was 925.9 inhabitants per square mile (357.5/km2). There were 606 housing units at an average density of 436.0 per square mile (168.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population.
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