Nielsville, Minnesota
Nielsville: Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Nielsville is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 90 and a population density of 94 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 82 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nielsville
| Population : | 82 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 56568 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 0.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 866 feet / 264 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:31:23 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 85 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nielsville is located at 47°31'39"N 96°48'54"W (47.5274700, -96.8150800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nielsville decreased by 9.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 90 | - | census |
| 2011 | 87 | -3.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 86 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 86 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 84 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 84 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 84 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 84 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 83 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 82 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 82 | 0% | estimation process |
Schools in Nielsville
College & universities near Nielsville, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174075 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston (MN) | 56716-5001 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nielsville, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Nielsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nielsvill Post Office | Nielsville (MN) | 56568 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 8,401 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Fosston | 1,442 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Fertile | 806 | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States |
| Girard | 732 | Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| McIntosh | 596 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Freeman | 480 | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erskine | 467 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ross | 425 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Crookston | 419 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Gentilly | 275 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Bygland | 274 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Climax | 261 | City in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Winger | 215 | Township in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Fisher | 200 | Human settlement in Polk County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Euclid | 152 | Unincorporated community in Polk County, Minnesota |
| Mentor | 147 | City in Minnesota, USA |
