Nielsville
City in Polk County, Minnesota

Nielsville is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, with 78 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shelly, 4.8 miles S.
- 78residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 363 / sq mipopulation density
- 56568ZIP code
About Nielsville
Nielsville ( NEELZ-vil) is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 78 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Nielsville
- Median household income
- $32,500
- Median home value
- $37,000
- Median age
- 27.5
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Nielsville had 78 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78 |
|---|---|
| Density | 363 per sq mi (140 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nielsville at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 78 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5282° N, 96.8145° W |
| ZIP code | 56568 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2746258 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nielsville
- Shelly4.8 mi S
- Climax5.6 mi N
- Caledonia, ND6.0 mi SW
- Halstad12.2 mi S
- Beltrami13.4 mi E
- Buxton, ND14.1 mi W
- Hillsboro, ND14.5 mi SW
- Reynolds, ND16.7 mi NW
- Hendrum18.2 mi S
- Fisher18.7 mi N
- Crookston19.6 mi NE
- Ada21.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Nielsville
What county is Nielsville in?
Nielsville is in Polk County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Nielsville, MN?
78 people lived in Nielsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nielsville, MN?
The ZIP code of Nielsville is 56568.
What is the elevation of Nielsville?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nielsville?
Shelly (4.8 mi), Climax (5.6 mi), Caledonia (6.0 mi), Halstad (12.2 mi), Beltrami (13.4 mi).
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