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| Avoca (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 203 | 201 | 150 | 146 | 147 | +1 | +0.68 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 0.97 | -0.12 | -11.01 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 169.17 | 171.79 | 137.61 | 134.32 | 151.55 | +17.23 | +12.82 |
| Housing Units | 83 | 88 | 74 | 73 | 77 | +4 | +5.48 |
| Households | -- | 81 | 67 | 67 | 61 | -6 | +8.96 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.48 | 2.24 | 2.18 | 2.41 | +0.23 | +10.55 |
Avoca is a city in Murray County, Minnesota. U.S. Highway 59 and Murray County Roads 6 and 38 are the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2), of which 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) is water. The elevation is 1,539 feet above sea level.
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As of the census of 2010, there were 147 people, 61 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 151.5 inhabitants per square mile (58.5/km2). There were 77 housing units at an average density of 79.4 per square mile (30.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 2.0% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.
There were 61 households of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.22.
The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
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| Avoca City Hall 17 Grand Avenue PO Box 156 Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7807 Regular Business Hours: unknown
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| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Barbara Kirchner
445 US Highway 59 N Avoca, MN 56114 |
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(507) 227-9386 |
| Clerk | appointed |
Karen Frisk PO Box 156 Avoca, MN 56114 |
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(507) 335-7878 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 |
Phillip Olson 24 Park Avenue Avoca, MN 56114 |
(507) 227-8532 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | John Larsen 349 NE 3rd Street Avoca, MN 56114 |
(507) 360-8226 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 |
Lydia Johnson |
(507)
360-5161 (507) 335-7757 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2024 |
Sidney Granum |
(605) 201-6470 | |
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US Post Office 140 SW 2nd Street Avoca, MN 56114-9700 Phone: (507) 335-7842 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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| Electricity | Nobles Cooperative Electric | (800) 776-0517 |
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| Telephone | Frontier Communications | (800) 435-1504 |
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Lime Lake Park South side of Lime Lake just west of Avoca. Accessed by County Road 6. Four acres. Boat landing, dock, fishing area off dam, picnic shelter, 3 campsites with electric hookups and restroom facilities |
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Murray County Central
Schools 2420 28th Street Slayton, MN 56172 Phone: (507) 836-6184 Fax: (507) 836-6375 Web: www.mcc.mntm.org |
| Faith Lutheran Church 313 NE 2nd Street PO Box 127 Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7833 Pastor: Ted
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| Word of Faith Fellowship SW 2nd Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: n/a Pastor: John Stenen |
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Lime Lake Park South side of Lime Lake just west of Avoca. Accessed by County Road 6. Four acres. Boat landing, dock, fishing area off dam, picnic shelter, 3 campsites with electric hookups and restroom facilities |
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| Avoca Municipal Liquor Store 105 SW 2nd Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7812 |
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| Avoca Spray Service 888 210th Avenue Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7828 |
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| Busswitz Roofing 425 SW 4th Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7874 |
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| Faith Lutheran Church 313 NE 2nd Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7833 |
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| Farmers Agency of Avoca 116 2nd Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7815 |
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Holiday De-Lites
Inc 333 SW Park Avenue Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7799 Web: www.holiday-de-lites.com Holiday DeLites, Inc is a manufacturer of high quality LED Holiday and Seasonal decorations. We are located in Avoca Minnesota. Holiday DeLites has been in business for 25 years and has many satisfied and returning customers. We use the best in LED light technology for our decorations to give you the highest quality in our products. |
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| Home Town Energy 333 SW Park Avenue Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7779 |
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| Larry's Used Cars Inc 112 SW 3rd Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7729 |
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| Meadowland Farmers Co-Op 210 NE 3rd Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7735 |
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| Northside Auto LLC 100 US Highway 59 NW Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7744 |
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| Pick Farm 1956 81st Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7891 |
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| Senior Citizens Center 118 2nd Street Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-7886 |
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| Skin & Bones Tattoo 9th & Cliff Avenue Avoca, MN 56114 Phone: (507) 335-0832 |
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US Post Office 140 SW 2nd Street Avoca, MN 56114-9700 Phone: (507) 335-7842 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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