Velva
City in McHenry County, North Dakota
Velva is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, with 1,086 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,512 ft (461 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Voltaire, 5.0 miles SE.
- 1,086residents (2020 Census)
- 1,512 ftelevation · 461 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 961 / sq mipopulation density
- 58790ZIP code
About Velva
Velva is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. Part of the Minot Metropolitan Statistical Area, it was founded in 1897 and the population was 1,086 at the 2020 census. Southeast of Minot, Velva is at the southernmost point of the Souris River. Since Velva is about 20 miles away from the nearby city Minot, Velva has had a slight steady increase of population, which makes Velva a nearby bedroom community for Minot. Velva is home to the first invention of Dot's pretzels, also home to a section of Dot's Pretzels Headquarters.
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Living in Velva
- Median household income
- $83,060
- Median home value
- $194,600
- Median rent
- $769/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Velva had 1,086 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,086 |
|---|---|
| Density | 961 per sq mi (371 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Velva at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,086 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.13 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0600° N, 100.9330° W |
| ZIP code | 58790 |
| Official website | velvand.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3881620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Velva
- Voltaire5.0 mi SE
- Sawyer5.9 mi W
- Bergen10.6 mi E
- Logan13.1 mi NW
- Karlsruhe14.8 mi E
- Granville14.8 mi N
- Ruso15.4 mi S
- Surrey15.5 mi NW
- Benedict17.4 mi SW
- Butte19.8 mi SE
- Balfour19.9 mi E
- Minot20.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Velva
What county is Velva in?
Velva is in McHenry County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Velva, ND?
1,086 people lived in Velva at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Velva, ND?
The ZIP code of Velva is 58790.
What is the elevation of Velva?
1,512 feet (461 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Velva?
Voltaire (5.0 mi), Sawyer (5.9 mi), Bergen (10.6 mi), Logan (13.1 mi), Karlsruhe (14.8 mi).
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