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Velva is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 1,049 at the 2000 census. Velva was founded in 1897. Velva is sometimes nicknamed "The Star City". Velva was officially founded in 1883 by August Peterson, a Swedish immigrant. Inheriting a tract of land from his brother, Peterson's property grew to become the town of Velva. Peterson sold 40 acres to the railroad, then sold additional acres to the city. From there, the town grew into what it is today. Velva is located at 48 °3 29 N, 100 °55 48 W (48.058081, -100.930092) GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km (0.8 mi ), all land. As of the census GR2 of 2000, there were 1,049 people, 436 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 526.0/km (1,359.7/mi ). There were 483 housing units at an average density of 242.2/km (626.1/mi ). The racial makeup of the city was 99.33% White, 0.10% African American, 0.19% Native American, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population. Featured Homes in Velva, ND
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