Delavan, Minnesota
City · Population 169 · #681 in Minnesota
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About Delavan
Set in the southern part of Minnesota, Delavan is a tiny community, home to 169 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Delavan is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 169 residents per square mile.
📰 Delavan News Today
- Barbara A. Carlson, 81 faribaultcountyregister.com · Mar 5
- Gina LaNay Prescher Obituary Feb 2, 2026 pattonfh.com · Feb 2
- Janis Kay Ek Obituary May 13, 2026 Mankato Mortuary · May 13
- Mary W. Hughes danielfuneralhome.com · Apr 29
- Robert Lee Parish Obituary (2026) - St. Paul, MN - Simple Traditions Funerals & Cremations by Bradshaw - Highland Legacy obituary · May 20
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What Makes Delavan Unique
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)169
Rank in state#681 of 855
Land area1 sq mi
Density169/sq mi
Coordinates43.7677, -94.0174