Montevideo
City in Chippewa County, Minnesota
Montevideo is a city in Chippewa County, Minnesota, with 5,398 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watson, 5.8 miles NW.
- 5,398residents (2020 Census)
- 932 ftelevation · 284 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 1,141 / sq mipopulation density
- 56265ZIP code
About Montevideo
Montevideo ( MON-tə-VID-ee-oh) is a city in and the county seat of Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,398 at the 2020 census.
The area around Montevideo was populated by Native Americans and fur traders during the first half of the 19th century. After the Dakota War of 1862, the US government opened the area to homesteaders. Railroads were built, and settlers followed, including Civil War veterans, Norwegians, Germans, Swedes, Dutch, and Irish. Montevideo was incorporated in 1879.
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Living in Montevideo
- Median household income
- $68,596
- Median home value
- $141,000
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Montevideo had 5,398 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,398 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,141 per sq mi (440 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montevideo at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Chippewa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,398 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.73 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9502° N, 95.7154° W |
| ZIP code | 56265 |
| Official website | montevideomn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2743720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montevideo
- Watson5.8 mi NW
- Boyd11.4 mi SW
- Clarkfield11.9 mi S
- Maynard12.5 mi E
- Granite Falls13.0 mi SE
- Hazel Run13.9 mi S
- Milan14.8 mi NW
- Dawson16.4 mi W
- Clara City17.0 mi E
- Hanley Falls18.5 mi S
- Sacred Heart21.3 mi SE
- Holloway22.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Montevideo
What county is Montevideo in?
Montevideo is in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Montevideo, MN?
5,398 people lived in Montevideo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montevideo, MN?
The ZIP code of Montevideo is 56265.
What is the elevation of Montevideo?
932 feet (284 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montevideo?
Watson (5.8 mi), Boyd (11.4 mi), Clarkfield (11.9 mi), Maynard (12.5 mi), Granite Falls (13.0 mi).
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