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Newfolden

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Newfolden

Total population

332

Median home value

$121,300

31.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$64,583

Newfolden$65k
National$74k
Elevation334 m
Land area2.31 km²
Weather53°F · Mostly Cloudy
Coordinates48.36°, -96.33°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
334 m
Area
2.31 km²
Official website
www.ci.newfolden.mn.us

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Newfolden is a city in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle River. The population was 352 at the 2020 census. Old Mill State Park is nearby.

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History & geography

History

A post office called Newfolden has been in operation since 1896. The city was named after the old Folden Municipality in Norway.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
36.2
Median home value
$121,300
Housing units
154
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment
2.5%

Race & ethnicity

White
99.7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
48.3567
Longitude
-96.3297
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
54°F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
32°F
Rain Showers Likely
Friday
50°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
31°F
Clear

Forecast for Newfolden, MN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.1%
Diabetes
8.6%
Adult obesity
38.6%
Binge drinking
21.5%
Adult smoking
15.8%
No leisure activity
22.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
9,178
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    270
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    243
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    231
  • Black-billed Magpie
    Pica hudsonia (Sabine, 1823) · Aves
    225
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    205
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    202
  • American Goldfinch
    Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    191
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    172

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
Other
1

Largest nearby schools

  • MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH
    High · NEWFOLDEN · 214 students · 13.4:1 ratio
  • NEWFOLDEN ELEMENTARY
    Elementary · NEWFOLDEN · 141 students · 14.1:1 ratio
  • NW REGION INTERDISTRICT COUNCIL
    Other · NEWFOLDEN

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Minnesota

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.77
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,378

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
122
Avg daily Wikipedia views
4
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site
THIEF RIVER NEAR THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN
Distance
13.9 mi
Streamflow
1,020 cfs
Gage height
8.41 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-10-14 13:15 UTC.

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API