Renville County, Minnesota
Renville County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Renville County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,730 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,403 inhabitants. Its county seat is Olivia. The county was created 171 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Renville County at a glance
Renville County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
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Minnesota counties
87
Open related pagesLargest city
FranklinPopulation 2,931
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Quick Facts about Renville County
| Population | 14,403 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from | Renville County |
| Area | 2557 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.7268,-94.9471 |
| Named for | Joseph Renville |
| Altitude | 1,079 feet / 329 meters |
| Capital | Olivia |
| Establishment | February 20, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:08:44 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Renville County is located at 44°43'37"N 94°56'50"W (44.7268100, -94.9471400). It has 9 neighbors: Brown County, Chippewa County, Kandiyohi County, McLeod County, Meeker County, Nicollet County, Redwood County, Sibley County and Yellow Medicine County.
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The largest city of Renville County is Franklin with a population of 2,931. Other cities include, Olivia population 2,310, Renville population 1,162, Fairfax population 1,119 and Buffalo Lake population 678. See all Renville County cities & populated places.
Renville County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Renville County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2,931 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Olivia | 2,310 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Renville | 1,162 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Fairfax | 1,119 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Buffalo Lake | 678 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Danube | 451 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Morton | 369 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Sacred Heart | 247 | City in Renville County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakeside | 233 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hector | 207 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Beaver Falls | 184 | Township in Renville County, Minnesota |
| Bird Island | 181 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Renville County decreased by 9.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,730 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,427 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,283 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,069 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,933 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,798 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,613 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,693 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,609 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,548 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,403 | -1.01% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Renville County, North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 2,283 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |