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Davenport, North Dakota

Davenport is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2020 census. Davenport was founded in 1882.

History
Davenport was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for Mary Buckland Claflin, wife of Massachusetts governor William Claflin. A post office has been in operation at Davenport since 1882.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 252 people, 93 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 933.3 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 355.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 4.0% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.7% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 31% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 261 people, 91 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 2,091.2 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 737.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White and 1.53% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 91 households, out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,889, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,737. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

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Erie, North Dakota

Erie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 50 at the 2010 census. Established in or after 1980 by the United States Census Bureau, the CDP is named for the village of Erie, which is within its boundary. Although the rectangular boundary includes a sizeable amount of farmland, there is in fact only one residence outside the village's boundary but within that of the CDP.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 29 households, and 18 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 32.6 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 17.6/sq mi (6.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.

There were 29 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,165. There were 17.4% of families and 14.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Erie is divided between Northern Cass Public School District 97 and Hope-Page Public Schools.

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Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 125,990 at the 2020 census, and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 133,188, making it the most populous city in the state and the 218th-most populous city in the United States. Fargo, along with its twin city of Moorhead, Minnesota, and the adjacent cities of West Fargo, North Dakota and Dilworth, Minnesota, form the core of the Fargo–Moorhead, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The MSA had a population of 248,591 in 2020.

Fargo was founded in 1871 on the Red River of the North floodplain. It is a cultural, retail, health care, educational, and industrial center for southeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. North Dakota State University is located in the city.

Early history
Historically part of Sioux (Dakota) territory, the area that is present-day Fargo was an early stopping point for steamboats traversing the Red River during the 1870s and 1880s. The city was originally named "Centralia", but was later renamed "Fargo" after Northern Pacific Railway director and Wells Fargo Express Company founder William Fargo (1818–1881). During the initial settlement of Fargo, there developed two cities: one (unofficially) called "Fargo on the Prairie" and the other "Fargo in the Timber". "Fargo on the Prairie" was known for being well run by Northern Pacific engineers, while "Fargo in the Timber" remained mostly lawless and full of apparently "desperate and reckless characters", according to The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Eventually, "Fargo in the Timber" would see its demise after a crackdown by federal authorities, and the modern Fargo would develop out of "Fargo on the Prairie". The area started to flourish after the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the city became known as the "Gateway to the West."

During the 1880s, Fargo became the "divorce capital" of the Midwest because of lenient divorce laws. A major fire struck the city on June 7, 1893, destroying 31 blocks of downtown Fargo, but the city was immediately rebuilt with new buildings made of brick, new streets, and a water system. More than 246 new buildings were built within one year. There were several rumors concerning the cause of the fire.

The North Dakota Agricultural College was founded in 1890 as North Dakota's land-grant university, becoming first accredited by the North Central Association in 1915. In 1960, NDAC became known as North Dakota State University.

20th century

Early in the century, the automobile industry flourished, and in 1905, Fargo became home to the Pence Automobile Company, a company that at one time distributed 29% of all Buicks. In addition, Fargo also hosted a regional Ford assembly plant, which by 1917 was assembling some 70 cars per day. The plant would remain in operation until 1956.

On Labor Day in 1910, Theodore Roosevelt visited Fargo to lay the cornerstone of the college's new library. To a crowd of 30,000, Roosevelt spoke about his first visit to Fargo 27 years earlier, and credited his experience homesteading in North Dakota for his eventual rise to the presidency.

Fargo-Moorhead boomed after World War II, and the city grew rapidly despite a violent F5 tornado in 1957 that destroyed a large part of the north end of the city. Ted Fujita, famous for his Fujita tornado scale, analyzed pictures of the Fargo tornado, helping him develop his ideas for "wall cloud" and "tail cloud." These were the first major scientific descriptive terms associated with tornadoes. The construction of two interstates (I-29 and I-94) revolutionized travel in the region and pushed growth of Fargo to the south and west of the city limits. In 1972, the West Acres Shopping Center, the largest shopping mall in North Dakota, was constructed near the intersection of the two Interstates. This mall became a catalyst for retail growth in the area.

Recent history
Fargo has continued to expand rapidly but steadily. Since the mid-1980s, the bulk of new residential growth has occurred in the south and southwest zones of the area (for example in West Fargo) due to geographic constraints on the north side. The city's major retail districts on the southwest side have likewise seen rapid development.

Downtown Fargo has been gentrified due in part to investments by the city and private developers in the Renaissance Zone. Most older neighborhoods, such as Horace Mann, have either avoided decline or been revitalized through housing rehabilitation promoted by planning agencies to strengthen the city's core.

NDSU has grown rapidly into a major research university and forms a major component of the city's identity and economy. Most students live off-campus in the surrounding Roosevelt neighborhood. The university has established a presence downtown through both academic buildings and apartment housing. In addition, NDSU Bison Football has gained a significant following among many area residents. In recent years, Fargo has also become a regional technology and healthcare hub, as a result of Microsoft and Sanford Health both building regional campuses in the city center.

Since the late 1990s, the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Statistical Area has consistently had one of the lowest unemployment rates among MSAs in the United States.

On July 14, 2023, 37-year-old Mohamad Barakat opened fire on a group of police officers in the city who were responding to an unrelated traffic accident. One officer was killed and two others were injured before Barakat was killed by one of the officers at the scene.

Geography

Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead, ND–MN Combined Statistical Area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth and outlying communities.

Fargo sits on the western bank of the Red River of the North in a flat geographic region known as the Red River Valley. The Red River Valley resulted from the withdrawal of glacial Lake Agassiz, which drained away about 9,300 years ago. The lake sediments deposited from Lake Agassiz made the land around Fargo some of the richest in the world for agricultural uses.

Seasonal floods due to the rising water of the Red River, which flows from the United States into Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada, have presented challenges. The Red flows northward, which means melting snow and river ice, as well as runoff from its tributaries, often create ice dams causing the river to overflow. Fargo's surrounding Red River Valley terrain is essentially flat, leading to overland flooding. Since the potentially devastating 2009 Red River flood, both Fargo and Moorhead have taken great strides in flood protection; only a near-record flood would cause concern today. Work on the FM Diversion has begun and upon completion, it will permanently floodproof the metro for 500-year floods.

Its location makes the city vulnerable to flooding during seasons with above-average precipitation. The Red River's minor flood stage in Fargo begins at a level of 18 feet, with major flooding categorized at 30 feet and above. Many major downtown roadways and access to Moorhead are closed off at this level. Record snowfalls late in 1996 led to flooding in 1997, causing the Red to rise to a record crest of 39.5 feet, nearly overtaking city defenses. In 2008–2009, significant fall precipitation coupled with rapid snowmelt in March 2009 caused the Red to rise to a new record level of 40.84 feet, but again Fargo remained safe, in large part due to flood mitigation efforts instituted after the 1997 event and sandbagging efforts by the city residents. Further upgrades were made to city infrastructure and additional resources brought to bear following the 2009 flood, which caused no issues for the city in 2010 despite another rapid melt that caused the Red to rise to 37 feet (which ranks among the top-ten highest levels ever recorded). The estimated $1.5 billion FM diversion project is under construction and will channel the Red's water away from the city. As of 2012, Fargo has bought 700 houses in flood-prone areas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 50.835 sqmi, of which 50.834 sqmi is land and 0.001 sqmi is water.

Climate
Because of its location in the Great Plains and its distance from both mountains and oceans, Fargo has an extreme humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb, bordering on Dwb), featuring long, bitterly cold winters and warm to hot, humid summers. It lies in USDA Plant hardiness zone 4a. The city features winters among the coldest in the contiguous United States; the coldest month of January has a normal mean temperature of 9.2 °F. There is an annual average of 43 days with a minimum of 0 °F or lower. Snowfall averages 51.4 in per season. Spring and autumn are short and highly variable seasons. Summers have frequent thunderstorms, and the warmest month, July, has a normal mean temperature of 70.7 °F; highs reach 90 °F on an average of 12.7 days each year. Annual precipitation of 24.0 in is concentrated in the warmer months. Record temperatures have ranged from −48 °F on January 8, 1887, to 114 °F on July 6, 1936; the record coldest daily maximum is −29 °F on January 22, 1936, while, conversely, the record warmest daily minimum was 82 °F, set four days after the all-time record high. On average, the first and last dates to see a minimum at or below the freezing mark are September 30 and May 8, respectively, allowing a growing season of 144 days.

In 2011, Fargo won The Weather Channel's "America's Toughest Weather City" poll. After almost 850,000 votes, blizzards, cold, and floods secured the title for the city.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 125,990 people, 56,116 households, and 27,239 families residing in the city. The population density was 2529.7 PD/sqmi. There were 61,541 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 78.9% White, 8.8% African American, 1.6% Native American, 4.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from some other races and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.9% were under 5 years of age, and 13.2% were 65 and older.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 105,549 people, 46,791 households, and _ families living in the city. The population density was 2162.0 PD/sqmi. There were 49,956 housing units at an average density of 1023.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White; 2.7% African American; 3.0% Asian; 1.4% Native American; 0.6% from other races; and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 46,791 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.7% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 30.2 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 19.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64, and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income was $44,304, and the median income for a family was $69,401, with the mean family income being $89,110. The per capita income for Fargo was $29,187. About 16.0% of the population and 7.7% of families were below the poverty line.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 90,599 people, 39,268 households, and 20,724 families residing in the city. The population density was 2388.2 PD/sqmi. There were 41,200 housing units at an average density of 1,086.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White; 1.0% African American; 1.2% Native American; 1.6% Asian; <0.1% Pacific Islander; 0.4% from other races; and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.3% of the population.

The top seven ancestry groups in the city are German (40.6%); Norwegian (35.8%); Irish (8.6%); Swedish (6.5%); English (5.2%); French (4.7%); Italian (3.6%).

There were 39,268 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them; 41.8% were married couples living together; 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present; and 47.2% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18; 19.2% from 18 to 24; 31.1% from 25 to 44; 18.5% from 45 to 64; and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $35,510, and the median income for a family was $50,486. Males had a median income of $31,968 versus $22,264 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,101. About 6.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The economy of the Fargo area has historically been dependent on agriculture. That dominance has decreased substantially in recent decades. Today the city of Fargo has a growing economy based on food processing, manufacturing, technology, retail trade, higher education, and healthcare.

Top employers
According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are:

Arts and culture
Most theater and events are either promoted or produced by the universities, although there are several private theater companies in the city including Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) and others. Music organizations in the area include the Fargo-Moorhead Opera, the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, and the Fargo-Moorhead Youth Symphony. Fargo also boasts a dance company in the Fargo-Moorhead Ballet.

The Fargo Theatre is a restored 1926 Art Deco movie house that features first-run movies, film festivals, and other community events. The Fargodome routinely hosts concerts, Broadway musicals, dance performances, sporting events, as well as fairs and other gatherings.

The Winter Carnival in Fargo is a tradition that began in 1928. Plains Art Museum is the largest museum of art in the state. It is in downtown Fargo and features regional and national exhibits. It also houses a large permanent collection of art. There are several other museums in Fargo including: The Fargo Air Museum, The Courthouse Museum, The Roger Maris Museum in West Acres Shopping Center, and the North Dakota State University Wall of Fame in the Fargo Scheels.

The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm closed in 2021 after being open for 30 years, but the rest of the property is still open to the public and is in the process of being revitalized.

The annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair, a vibrant celebration that brings together an array of arts, crafts, and culinary experiences, contributes significantly to the city's cultural richness. This event is North Dakota’s largest free outdoor gathering.

Libraries

The Fargo Public Library was established in 1900 and for many years was housed in a Carnegie-funded building. In 1968, the library moved into a new facility as part of urban renewal efforts in the downtown area. The original 1968 building was demolished and replaced with a new library which opened in 2009. In addition, Fargo Public Library operates the Dr. James Carlson Library in south Fargo, and the Northport branch in north Fargo. In 2002 and 2006, the Southpointe and Northport Branches were opened serving the city's south and north sides. The Dr. James Carlson Library, which replaced the earlier Southpointe Branch, opened to the public on November 16, 2007. A new downtown Main Library opened April 25, 2009. The Fargo Public Library is headquartered in downtown Fargo.

In 2014, over 1 million items were checked out from Fargo Public Library. Books and magazines made up nearly half of the total and digital media and other non-print items made up more than a third. The rest were inter-library loans and renewals.

Museums

 * Fargo Air Museum – features aircraft from World War II and beyond. Also hosts traveling exhibits.
 * Plains Art Museum – large art museum in a historic downtown building. It features regional and national exhibits.
 * The Roger Maris Museum – small, free museum dedicated to Roger Maris in a wing of the West Acres Shopping Center. Features memorabilia and a video presentation about the New York Yankees player who lived in Fargo for a portion of his life.
 * Maury Wills Museum – At Newman Outdoor Field the Maury Wills Museum is in honor of the former 1962 National League MVP and Major League Baseball player who worked for the RedHawks as a coach and as a radio analyst.

Theaters

 * Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre presents comedies, dramas, youth shows, and musicals in a theatre in Island Park south of downtown.
 * Fargo Theatre is a 1926 Art Deco movie theater which presents classic and current films, live productions, and other events.
 * The Fargo-Moorhead Opera is a non-profit, professional opera company. It has two to three productions each year, as well as international dinners and an annual gala. It is the only professional opera company between Minneapolis, Billings, Winnipeg and Omaha.

Tallest buildings
The tallest buildings in Fargo include:

 * 1) RDO Building (height: 234 ft; built 2018–2020, 18 floors)    Formally known as the Block 9 Tower. As of 2019 it is the second tallest building in North Dakota.
 * 2) Radisson Hotel (height: 206 ft 8 in; 63 m, built 1985, 18 floors)
 * 3) Sanford Medical Center (height: 274 ft  in; built 2012-2017, 11 floors)
 * 4) Cathedral of St. Mary (height: 170 ft 3 in; 52 m, built 1899)
 * 5) First Lutheran Church (height: 167 ft 4 in; 51 m, built 1920)
 * 6) Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church (height: 130 ft, built 1995–2010)
 * 7) Fargodome (height: 125 ft; 38 m, built 1992)
 * 8) Bell Bank Tower (height: 122 ft, built 1973, 10 stories), formerly the Bank of the West Tower, purchased by Bell Bank in 2021.
 * 9) Black Building (height: 108 ft 0 in; built 1931) Tallest building in North Dakota from 1931 to 1934 when the new ND Capitol building was completed at 241 feet high, which as of April 2021, remains the tallest building in the state today.

Attractions

 * North Dakota Horse Park – features live racing and betting.
 * Red River Zoo – 30 acre zoo that features 80 species of animals. Also includes a restored 1928 carousel.
 * West Acres Shopping Center – home to more than 120 stores that encompass approximately 950,000 square feet.

Sports

 * North Dakota State Bison, an NCAA Division I university with 14 varsity sports and club sports. North Dakota State's football team won five consecutive FCS National Championships between 2011 and 2015, and three more in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and hosted ESPN's College GameDay (in downtown Fargo) in 2013 and 2014. NDSU Bison play at the Fargodome.
 * Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Independent Baseball Organization started in 1996 and is a 5 Time Northern League Champion and current member of the American Association. They play at the Newman Outdoor Field in North Fargo.
 * Fargo Post#2 of the North Dakota American Legion baseball league, which is held at the Jack Williams Stadium in North Fargo.
 * Fargo Marathon is an annual road running marathon, which started in 2005. Most years, it starts and ends at the Fargodome in North Fargo.
 * Fargo Force, a tier 1 USHL hockey team that plays at the Scheels Arena in South Fargo.
 * Fargo Moorhead Derby Girls (FMDG) women's roller derby league was founded in May 2009 and plays at the Skate City in South Fargo. Every game in their 2009–2010 season was sold out.

Parks and recreation
The Fargo Park District operates many neighborhood parks throughout the city. The Fargo area contains the following golf courses: Edgewood Golf Course (18-hole), Fargo Country Club (18-hole) Rose Creek Golf Course (18-hole), El Zagal (9-hole), Prairiewood Golf Course (9-hole), and the new Osgood Golf Course (9-hole). In the winter Edgewood serves as a warming house and also provides cross country skis. Rose Creek and Osgood golf courses offer golfing lessons in the summer months. Fargo also has a skate park near dike west and Island park. Fargo and sister city Moorhead also hold ferry rides during the summer, on the historic Red River, to promote education of the fertile soil of the Red River Valley.

Arenas and auditoriums

 * Fargodome – indoor arena on the NDSU campus. It plays host to all NDSU home football games and is also used for concerts and trade shows. The facility also hosts the high school wrestling national freestyle and Greco-Roman championships take place every year.
 * Newman Outdoor Field – Baseball stadium, host to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and NDSU Bison baseball. Located at 1515 15th Ave N, Fargo on NDSU campus.
 * Reineke Fine Arts Center – On the NDSU campus. The university uses the center for concerts, theatrical presentations, and other events.
 * Fargo Civic Center – indoor arena used to host trade shows, sporting events, meetings, community events, concerts, and disaster relief.
 * John E. Carlson Coliseum – This arena is host to the Fargo North High School and Fargo South High School hockey teams as well as the FM Jets hockey team, before the team left Fargo. The arena was built in 1968 and has previously been home to the Fargo Blazers and NDSU Club hockey teams. The arena is also for figure skating. The Coliseum hosts the largest squirt hockey tournament in the world, the Fargo Flyers Squirt International Hockey Tournament.
 * Scheels Arena – On June 27, 2007, Fargo held a groundbreaking for the $25 million Urban Plains Center ice hockey arena. Its first event was a Fargo Force Hockey home game on Thursday, October 30, 2008. The arena is used for the United States Hockey League's Fargo Force, Fargo high school hockey, and other concerts and special events. The Urban Plains Center was renamed Scheels Arena on October 6, 2010. The arena opened a second sheet of ice connected to the facility in June 2016.

Government

Fargo uses the city commission style of local government. Four commissioners and a mayor are elected at large for four year terms. Tim Mahoney is Fargo's current mayor. The Fargo City Commission meets every two weeks in its chambers above the Fargo Civic Center. The meetings are broadcast on a Government-access television (GATV) cable channel. Fargo became the first city in the U.S. to use approval voting for elections in 2018.

In 2017, there was an attempt to recall City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn by a group who argued his constant expressing of concern over refugee resettlement in the city was a xenophobic dog-whistle meant to rile up anti-refugee sentiment in the community. While the group says it did reach the required number of signatures, it ultimately chose not to submit them because they did not know how many signatures would be eliminated in the review process, and Commissioner Piepkorn threatened to obtain the list of signers via FOIA request, which was interpreted as a political threat by the group.

Fargo was historically a Republican-leaning area. As recently as the 2004 presidential election, George W. Bush carried Fargo as well as the rest of Cass County with nearly 60 percent of the vote in both areas. Fargo has become more politically diverse and competitive. Since 2008, no Republican presidential candidate has received over 50% of the vote in Cass County. In 2008, Democratic candidate Barack Obama won the majority of votes in Cass County, with a voting percentage very close to the percentage Obama received in the entire nation, while John McCain won the majority of votes in North Dakota. Mitt Romney's winning margin in 2012 over Barack Obama in Cass County was 49.9% to 47% while Donald Trump received 49.3% of votes in 2016 compared to 38.8% against Hillary Clinton and 11.9% for third party candidates. In 2018, Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp achieved a 14-point lead in Eastern North Dakota even though the state as a whole soundly elected Republican Kevin Cramer.

Primary and secondary schools

The Fargo Public Schools system serves most of the city, operating fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools: Fargo North High School, Fargo South High School, Davies High School, and an Dakota High School (an alternative high school). The original high school in the city was Central High School.

The West Fargo Public Schools system serves the southwestern part of the city, in addition to West Fargo itself and the surrounding communities of Horace and Harwood.

In addition to public schools, a number of private schools also operate in the city. The John Paul II Catholic Schools Network operates Holy Spirit Elementary, Nativity Elementary, Trinity Elementary in West Fargo, North Dakota, Sacred Heart Middle School, and Shanley High School. Additionally, the Oak Grove Lutheran School and Park Christian School (which is in Moorhead, Minnesota) serve grades Pre-K through 12, while Grace Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K through 8.

Higher education

Fargo is home to North Dakota State University (NDSU), which has over 14,500 students. NDSU was founded in 1890 as the state land grant university focusing on agriculture, engineering and science, but has since branched out to cover many other fields of study. NDSU, along with Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College in Moorhead, form the Tri-College University system of Fargo-Moorhead. Students can take classes at any of the three institutions. These three colleges also form a vibrant student-youth community of over 25,000. NDSCS-Fargo is a campus of North Dakota State College of Science. Located in the Skills and Technology Training Center on 19th Avenue North in Fargo, NDSCS-Fargo serves as the home to academic programming and non-credit training.

Fargo is also home to several private collegiate institutions, including Rasmussen University, a branch location of the University of Mary, and Master's Baptist College operated by Fargo Baptist Church. The University of Jamestown's Doctor of Physical Therapy program is based in Fargo.

Media
The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead is the city's major newspaper. The High Plains Reader, an independent weekly newspaper, also operates in the community. North Dakota State University's student paper, The Spectrum, is printed twice weekly during the academic year. The city is also served by other publications such as Area Woman, From House To Home, Bison Illustrated, OPEN Magazine, Fargo Monthly, Design & Living, and Valley Faith.

Fargo is also home to several radio and television stations. Gray Television owns NBC affiliate KVLY-TV and CBS affiliate KXJB-LD, and Red River Broadcasting owns Fox affiliate KVRR. Forum Communications, which also owns The Forum, owns ABC affiliate WDAY-TV and WDAY radio. Major Market Broadcasting owns MyNetworkTV affiliate KRDK-TV, which was formerly CBS affiliate KXJB. Prairie Public Broadcasting operates KFME-TV, a PBS station, and also operates NPR affiliate KDSU-FM (however, KDSU is owned by North Dakota State University). Midwest Communications operating under Midwest Radio of Fargo-Moorhead, owns KFGO-AM/FM, KVOX-FM, KOYY, KRWK and KNFL. Conservative talk host Scott Hennen owns WZFG, and Great Plains Integrated Marketing owns KQLX, KQLX-FM and KEGK. Local resident James Ingstad operates eight radio stations under RFM Media, including KBVB, KPFX, KLTA, KQWB-FM, KQWB-AM, KBMW-FM, and K233CY.

KNDS 96.3 FM is an FCC approved radio station, owned with a license held by the independent Alliance for the Arts, operating on the 96.3 frequency in Fargo, North Dakota and the surrounding area. KNDS strives to provide the area with independent music not heard elsewhere in the FM radio community, while maintaining an emphasis on community/area partnership. North Dakota State University's ThunderRadio club operates the station

KRFF-LP is a local, non-profit, listener-supported independent radio station serving the Fargo-Moorhead area. Radio Free Fargo previously worked to run KNDS.

Fargo has four local yellow pages publishers: SMARTSEARCH, which is locally owned and operated; yellowbook, owned by the Yell Group, a United Kingdom-based company; Dex, owned by RH Donnelley and based in North Carolina; and Phone Directories Company (PDC), based in Utah.

Transportation

Fargo is a major transportation hub for the surrounding region. It sits at the crossroads of two major interstate highways, two transcontinental railroads and is the home of an airport.

Fargo is served by Hector International Airport (named after Martin Hector), which has the longest public runway in the state. An Air National Guard unit and the Fixed-Base Operation Fargo Jet Center and Vic's Aircraft Sales are also at Hector.

The Fargo-Moorhead area is served by a bus service known as MATBUS. The bus service operates routes Monday-Saturday, many of which specifically cater to the area's college student population, who comprise half of its ridership. Greyhound Lines, Jefferson Lines and Rimrock Stages Trailways bus services additionally link Fargo to other communities.

The BNSF Railway runs through the metropolitan area as successor to the Great Northern Railway and Northern Pacific Railroad. Amtrak service is provided via the Empire Builder passenger train at the Fargo Amtrak station.

The city sits at the intersection of Interstate 29 and Interstate 94. U.S. Highway 81, U.S. Highway 10, and U.S. Highway 52 also run through the community.

The street system of Fargo is structured in the classic grid pattern. Routes that run from north to south are called streets, and routes that run from east to west are called avenues.

The major north–south roads (from west to east) include:
 * 45th Street
 * 42nd Street
 * Interstate 29
 * 25th Street
 * University Drive (one-way southbound from 19th Avenue North until 13th Avenue South)
 * 10th Street (Carries northbound University Drive traffic from 13th Avenue South until 19th Avenue North)

The major east–west roads (from north to south) include:
 * 40th Avenue Northwest
 * 19th Avenue North
 * 12th Avenue North (Also known as North Dakota Highway 294; ND 294 is unsigned)
 * Main Avenue
 * 13th Avenue South and 13th Avenue Southwest
 * Interstate 94
 * 32nd Avenue South
 * 52nd Avenue South
 * 64th Avenue South

In popular culture
Fargo is an Academy Award–winning 1996 black comedy film directed by the Coen brothers, which takes place primarily throughout Minnesota. Fargo is only seen briefly at the film's opening scene set in a bar and mentioned only twice in the film. None of Fargo was shot on location in or near Fargo. A television series based on the film debuted in 2014, and occasionally featured the city in episodes.

Fargo was the setting of Season 1 Episode 1 of Project Blue Book. The episode was based loosely on a UFO encounter called the Gorman dogfight taking place over the area.

Sister cities
Fargo has three sister cities:
 * Hamar, Norway
 * Vimmerby, Sweden
 * Martin, Slovakia

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Frontier, North Dakota

Frontier is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 195 at the 2020 census. Frontier is located south of the city of Fargo and is located roughly six miles southwest of that city's downtown. Frontier was founded in 1976. Since Frontier's founding, the adjacent city of Fargo has grown to the point where it almost completely encompasses Frontier's city limits. Only a small gap on the city's southwest corner keeps Frontier from being a complete enclave community within Fargo's border.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.188 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 214 people, 75 households, and 67 families living in the city. The population density was 1126.3 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.9% African American, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 75 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.0% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.7% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 43.8% were from 45 to 64; and 4.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 273 people, 78 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 1,522.5 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 435.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.27% White and 0.73% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 62.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6.4% were non-families. 3.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.50 and the average family size was 3.59.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 0.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,813, and the median income for a family was $68,438. Males had a median income of $42,917 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,611. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

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Gardner, North Dakota

Gardner is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census.

History
The first settlement at Gardner was made in 1880. A post office has been in operation at Gardner since 1881. Gardner was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. Gardner was named in honor of Stephen Gardner, who owned the land where the city is located.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 74 people, 29 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 148.0 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 70.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.9% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 29 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.2% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 80 people, 35 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 173.3 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 84.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.00% of the population.

There were 35 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.7% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $51,875. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,278. There were 7.7% of families and 20.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.3% of under eighteens and 16.7% of those over 64.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Fargo, 23 mi to the south.

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Harwood, North Dakota

Harwood is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 794 at the 2020 census. It has become a bedroom community of the nearby Fargo-Moorhead area. Harwood was founded in 1881.

History
Harwood was platted in 1881 when the Great Northern Railroad was extended to that point. The city was named in honor of A. J. Harwood, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Harwood since 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 sqmi, of which 1.26 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 718 people, 241 households, and 216 families living in the city. The population density was 569.8 PD/sqmi. There were 248 housing units at an average density of 196.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 241 households, of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.0% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 10.4% were non-families. 6.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 5.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 607 people, 192 households, and 174 families living in the city. The population density was 517.9 PD/sqmi. There were 201 housing units at an average density of 171.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.33% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 56.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.9% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.9% were non-families. 5.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $60,625. Males had a median income of $39,625 versus $24,479 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,191. About 1.7% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Fargo, 9 mi to the south.

Notable person

 * Dane Boedigheimer, actor and filmmaker who created Annoying Orange.

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Horace, North Dakota

Horace is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,085.

The city is a suburb of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. It is the 14th most populous city in North Dakota. Horace was founded in 1882 at a time of widespread European-American settlement in the territory.

History

A post office has been in operation at Horace since 1875. The city is named after Horace Greeley of Chappaqua, New York, editor of the New York Tribune. Greeley encouraged western settlement with the motto "Go West, young man".

The city is bordered on the west by the Sheyenne River, a tributary of the Red River. To reduce damage from seasonal flooding, which sometimes was severe, the state and federal government collaborated on the Sheyenne Diversion Project, constructing a canal and associated support in 1990–1992 to move Sheyenne flood waters to the west and south of Horace, and north past the western side of West Fargo. This has proved its worth, protecting the Sheyenne cities from damage that resulted from the large 1997 Red River flood, which destroyed areas of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks to the north.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.669 sqmi, of which 12.666 sqmi is land and 0.003 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,085 people, 1,049 households, and 868 families residing in the city. The population density was 367.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,101 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from some other races and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. 33.9% of residents were under the age of 18, 9.3% were under 5 years of age, and 6.4% were 65 and older.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,430 people, 810 households, and 682 families living in the city. The population density was 225.7 PD/sqmi. There were 826 housing units at an average density of 76.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 810 households, of which 50.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.8% were non-families. 12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 33.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 4.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 915 people, 300 households, and 248 families living in the city. The population density was 408.7 PD/sqmi. There were 311 housing units at an average density of 138.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.11% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 300 households, out of which 55.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 11.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 37.5% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,510, and the median income for a family was $47,639. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $20,924 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,761. About 3.2% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Hunter, North Dakota

Hunter is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 332 at the 2020 census. Hunter was founded in 1881.

History
Hunter was first called Delano, and under the latter name was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name Hunter was adopted in 1881 for John Hunter, a local landowner. According to legend, John Hunter promised to help build the town a church in exchange for the naming rights.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 sqmi, of which 1.52 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 261 people, 115 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 171.7 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 90.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White and 2.3% from two or more races.

There were 115 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 141 households, and 84 families living in the city. The population density was 212.4 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 104.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $31,477 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,100. None of the families and 1.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.5% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * James H. Critchfield (born 1917), Central Intelligence Agency officer
 * Richard Critchfield (born 1931), journalist
 * Edgar S. Furniss (born 1890), economist
 * Roger L. Worsley (born 1937), educator

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Kindred, North Dakota

Kindred is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 889 at the time of the 2020 census. Kindred primarily serves as a bedroom community for Fargo, located about 25 miles to the southwest.

History
Kindred was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for William A. Kindred, a local businessman and afterward mayor of Fargo, North Dakota. A post office has been in operation at Kindred since 1881. Kindred was incorporated as a city in 1949.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.449 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 889 people, 313 households, and 236 families residing in the city. There were 339 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from some other races and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 692 people, 267 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 477.2 PD/sqmi. There were 289 housing units at an average density of 199.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 267 households, of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 614 people, 248 households, and 167 families living in the city. The population density was 615.3 PD/sqmi. There were 267 housing units at an average density of 267.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.37% White, 0.16% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 248 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,250, and the median income for a family was $49,091. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $22,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,314. About 4.6% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Kindred Public School District was organized in 1875. It is one of the largest rural schools in Cass County. As of the 2007–2008 school year, Kindred Public School has an enrollment of 360 students in grades K-6, 120 students in grades 7–8, and 187 students in grades 9-12. This comes to an overall total of 667 students for the 2007–2008 school year.

Notable people

 * Kevin Cramer, member of the United States Senate since 2019
 * Anna Palmer, journalist

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Leonard, North Dakota

Leonard is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 248 at the 2020 census. Leonard was founded in 1881.

History
Leonard got its start in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Leonard since 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 223 people, 109 households, and 69 families living in the city. The population density was 297.3 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 161.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 1.3% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.61.

The median age in the city was 48.9 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 255 people, 116 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 514.9 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 250.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.04% White, 1.18% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 116 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $24,286 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,937. About 2.5% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 1.8% of those 65 or over.

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Mapleton, North Dakota

Mapleton is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Maple River. The population was 1,320 at the 2020 census. Mapleton serves as a bedroom community of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. The core cities are ten miles to the east of Mapleton.

History
Mapleton was platted in 1876, soon after the railroad was extended to that point. The city took its name from the Maple River. A post office has been in operation at Mapleton since 1875.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.00 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,320 people, 447 households, and 380 families residing in the city. There were 460 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 2.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other races and 6.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 762 people, 248 households, and 216 families living in the city. The population density was 190.5 PD/sqmi. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 66.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 3.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 248 households, of which 51.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 12.9% were non-families. 8.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 30.4 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.7% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 2.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 606 people, 191 households, and 160 families living in the city. The population density was 151.4 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 48.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% White, 0.17% African American, 1.49% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 56.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 2.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,038, and the median income for a family was $42,750. Males had a median income of $28,875 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,900. About 5.7% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mark Andrews, U.S. Congressman

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mapleton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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North River, North Dakota

North River is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 55 at the 2020 census. North River was founded in 1973. It is a suburb/bedroom community directly adjacent to the city of Fargo.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, of which 0.06 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 56 people, 23 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 933.3 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 23 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 8.7% were non-families. 8.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.48.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 48.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 19 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 1,017.5 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 297.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, out of which 63.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.5% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 0.0% were non-families. No households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.42 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, and 36.9% from 45 to 64. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $80,000, and the median income for a family was $80,000. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $29,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,584. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Oxbow, North Dakota

Oxbow is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 381 at the 2020 census. It is an upscale bedroom community located 15 mi south of Fargo. It was incorporated as a city October 25, 1988.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 305 people, 101 households, and 92 families living in the city. The population density was 726.2 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 257.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 50.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.1% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 8.9% were non-families. 4.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 248 people, 83 households, and 76 families living in the city. The population density was 609.5 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 206.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.60% White, and 0.40% from two or more races.

There were 83 households, out of which 51.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.2% were married couples living together, and 8.4% were non-families. 6.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $88,700, and the median income for a family was $92,211. Males had a median income of $61,667 versus $29,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,207. About 1.3% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 30.0% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Amy Anderson, professional golfer

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Page, North Dakota

Page is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 190 at the 2020 census. Page was founded in 1882.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.004 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 232 people, 102 households, and 61 families living in the city. The population density was 1288.9 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 672.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.4% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 225 people, 101 households, and 61 families living in the city. The population density was 1,259.1 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 699.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.11% White, 0.44% Native American, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.56% of the population.

There were 101 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,833, and the median income for a family was $37,143. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,692. About 1.8% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.2% of those 65 or over.

Government
The city is governed by a mayor and a four-member city council. The current mayor is Shane Larck. The current city council president is Justin Knott and the vice president is Jim Heidorn. Other council members are Matthew Erikson and Julie Bankers.

Education
Page is part of the Hope-Page School District. Students attend elementary school (K-6) in Page while students attend middle school through high school (7-12) in the neighboring town of Hope.

Notable people

 * Louis B. Hanna, congressman, 11th Governor of North Dakota
 * Matthew Mechtel, Republican candidate for U.S. Representative in the 2006 general election, lost to Earl Pomeroy
 * Cal Stoll, College Football Player and Coach

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Prairie Rose, North Dakota

Prairie Rose is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 56 at the 2020 census. The city is an enclave suburb of Fargo. Prairie Rose was founded in 1975 and it was incorporated in 1978. There are 21 homes in the city.

There was an effort to merge with Fargo in 1996, but the vote by Prairie Rose residents failed.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.04 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 73 people, 25 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 1825.0 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 650.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 25 households, of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.0% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 38.3% were from 45 to 64; and 2.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 68 people, 20 households and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 1,253.2 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 368.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 20 households, of which 65.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 95.0% were married couples living together, and 5.0% were non-families. 5.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.40 and the average family size was 3.53.

Age distribution was 35.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $75,000, and the median family income was $75,000. Males had a median income of $41,786 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,334. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Reile's Acres, North Dakota

Reile's Acres is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 703 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Fargo. Reile's Acres was founded in 1977.

History
On February 22, 1977, at 9:30, Reile's Acres was incorporated as a city by order of the Cass County ND Commission with a population of 147. In 1976, just before the incorporation, the new city had 31 homes with a total value of $164,248.00 or an average value of roughly $5,300.00 per home. Reile's Acres is named for Reinhold Reile who originally owned the land and had a farmstead on the site. Therefore, the city is properly referred to with the apostrophe in Reile's. The move toward incorporation came about when the development of Reile's Acres reached a point where the Reed Township Board could not handle the costs of road maintenance. Residents of the Reile's Acres area said that through incorporation, state and federal funds as well as tax money would be available to take care of those needs.

On April 26, 1977, Reile's Acres held its very first election, at the Clark Zick residence. A total of 52 of the 82 eligible voters participating in the election chose Jim Lutz mayor, with 37 votes, the city chose four council members that night as well. Clarence Paschke, Susan Cleary, Millie Tareski and David Domier were the city's choices for four and two year terms.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 703 people, 224 households residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 513 people, 146 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 1068.8 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 306.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 146 households, of which 61.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 92.5% were married couples living together, 0.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 6.2% were non-families. 4.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.51 and the average family size was 3.64.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 37.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 2.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 254 people, 72 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 528.6 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 149.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.79% Native American, and 0.79% from two or more races.

There were 72 households, out of which 62.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.9% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 4.2% were non-families. 4.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.53 and the average family size was 3.59.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 1.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,708, and the median income for a family was $68,958. Males had a median income of $46,250 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,367. About 4.2% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 100.0% of those 65 or over.

Law and government
Reile's Acres uses the city commission style of government. Four commissioners and a mayor are elected at large. The current mayor is Shane Amundson. The commission meets monthly. One municipal judge is also elected at large.

Reile's Acres fire services are provided by nearby West Fargo through an agreement.

Economy
Reile's Acres does not have any commercial enterprise within the city limits. Workers commute to the Fargo-Moorhead area or beyond.

Recreation
Reile's Acres has three city parks, one located on 45th St and 39th Ave that hosts a large park and little league ball diamond, one off of 35th Avenue which provides playground equipment, picnic areas, tennis courts, an ice skating rink, a baseball diamond and other typical park amenities. The city park shelter contains the city office and typically serves as the home of city commission meetings. The other park is located off of Landview Road and contains playground equipment and a picnic area.

Education
All K-12 children attend either the West Fargo School District, the Fargo School District or the Northern Cass School District.

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West Fargo, North Dakota

West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is, as of the 2020 census, the fifth most populous city in the state of North Dakota with a population of 38,626, and it is one of the state's fastest growing cities. The city is part of the Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
West Fargo began as a whistle stop called "Sheyenne Crossing" on the Northern Pacific Railway, named for the nearby Sheyenne River.

A post office operated from 1874 to 1885.

The settlement was renamed "Haggartville", and then "Haggart", after the owner of the land, John E. Haggart, a businessman who served as postmaster, U.S. marshall, and first sheriff of Cass County. Settlers began arriving in the area, and in 1876 the first school was built, School District No. 6.

Equity Co-op Packing Company was formed by a group of farmer, and the Equity Packing Plant—a meat processing plant—was erected in the settlement in 1919. Twenty-four homes were built, as well as a hotel, restaurant, and general store. The Equity company fell into bankruptcy in 1922, and was sold to Armour and Company in 1925, when the settlement's name was changed to "Village of West Fargo". The settlement was a major agricultural processor during the 1930s, and most of the residents were meat packinghouse workers; teams at West Fargo High School continue to be called the "packers". The plant utilized an assembly line to process meat, and its motto stated it used "every part of the animal except the squeal." The plant also produced fertilizer, adhesives, and soap. The meat packing era ended in West Fargo when the Armour plant closed in 1960.

In 1989, the cities of West Fargo and Riverside merged.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.417 sqmi, of which 16.175 sqmi is land and 0.242 sqmi is water.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Fargo has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 38,626 people, 15,271 households, and 9,905 families residing in the city. The population density was 2404.7 PD/sqmi. There were 16,058 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 85.6% White, 4.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from some other races and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18, 8.2% were under 5 years of age, and 10.5% were 65 and older.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 25,830 people, 10,348 households and 6,823 families residing in the city. The population density was 1789.0 PD/sqmi. There were 10,760 housing units at an average density of 745.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 93.5% White, 2.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

According to the 2008–2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the ancestry is as follows:

 * German 46.2%
 * Norwegian 35.4%
 * Irish 7.6%
 * Swedish 6.2%
 * English 5.4%
 * French (except Basque) 3.8%
 * American 2.7%
 * Polish 2.6%
 * Russian 2.5%
 * Czech 2.4%
 * Subsaharan African 2.2%
 * Italian 1.7%
 * Scottish 1.3%
 * Danish 1.2%

There were 10,348 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 32.6 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 14,940 people, 5,771 households and 4,091 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,049.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,968 housing units at an average density of 818.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 96.40% White, 0.42% African American, 1.04% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

The top six ancestry groups in the city are German (47.9%), Norwegian (39.7%), Irish (8.3%), Swedish (7.2%), French (5.2%), English (4.8%).

There were 5,771 households, of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.09.

29.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median household income was $44,542 and the median family income was $51,765. Males had a median income of $32,105 and females $22,148. The per capita income was $19,368. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

Businesses
Technology companies with West Fargo locations include:
 * Applied Industrial Technologies
 * BNG Technologies
 * Data Technologies Inc.
 * High Point Networks
 * Network Center Communications
 * Norse Technologies
 * Razor Tracking
 * Red Chair Solutions
 * TrueIT
 * Digital Famous Media

Museums

 * Bonanzaville, USA – is a village made up of many historic buildings from the region. It includes a church, school building, and log cabins. It is named after the historic bonanza farms of the area.

Annual events

 * Big Iron Farm Show, an annual event located at the West Fargo Fairgrounds, features farm equipment and over 900 exhibit booths. Over 87,000 attendees took part in the three-day Big Iron in 2013.
 * Bonanzaville Pioneer Days includes a parade, food, demonstrations and tours.
 * Hamfest, an annual event located at the West Fargo Fairgrounds, features presentations and equipment for sale.
 * Nite to Unite, hosted by the West Fargo Police Department, is an annual community summer event. Past activities have included police, fire, ambulance and military demonstrations.
 * Red River Valley Fair includes entertainment, arts and crafts shows, livestock, fireworks and a petting zoo.
 * West Fest, held in September, includes a softball tournament, pancake feed, parade, and firefighter's ball.

Public library
The West Fargo Public Library is located in the Clayton A. Lodoen Center. The library moved into this facility in 2005.

Park and recreation
The West Fargo Park District maintains 30 parks, bike paths, and facilities that include Scheels Soccer Complex, Veterans Memorial Arena, Rustad Recreation Center and Veterans Memorial Pool.

Government

The City of West Fargo is governed by a Board of City Commissioners, which consists of the President of the Board (Mayor) and four City Commissioners. The current mayor of West Fargo as of 2018 is Bernie Dardis.

Fargo City Hall opened in May 1975. The building includes a public library, city offices, and police parking.

Education

West Fargo Public Schools serves the city of West Fargo, much of southwestern Fargo, the suburb of Reile's Acres, and the communities of Horace and Harwood.

The school district operates two early childhood schools (Clayton A. Lodoen Kindergarten Center and Osgood Kindergarten Center), ten elementary schools (Aurora Elementary, Eastwood Elementary, Freedom Elementary, Harwood Elementary, Horace Elementary, Independence Elementary, L.E. Berger Elementary, Liberty 5th Grade, South Elementary, and Westside Elementary), two middle schools (Cheney Middle and Liberty Middle) and three high schools (West Fargo High School, Sheyenne High, and Community High).

In 2016, the school district began construction of an $18.5 million competitive pool facility at the L.E. Berger Elementary School.

In 2016, West Fargo High School teacher Michelle Strand earned the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Newspapers and magazines
West Fargo news is covered in several newspapers and magazines including:
 * Area Woman Magazine
 * Fargo Forum
 * Fargo Monthly
 * Prairie Business
 * West Fargo Pioneer mailed free to every West Fargo resident

Transportation
West Fargo works with North Dakota Department of Transportation, Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG), and Fargo Moorhead Metro Area Transit to meet the transportation needs of West Fargo citizens.

West Fargo Municipal Airport is 6 mi northwest of Fargo.

Police
The Police Department has grown from three officers in 1968, to 78 sworn officers as of 2023.

Public works
Public Works Department oversees streets, sewer and water, sanitation and forestry for the city. "There are eight (8) existing wells within the City. The total pumping capacity of all wells together is 3,500 gallons per minute (5 million gallons per day)."

Fire Department
West Fargo Fire and Rescue has 23 career and 45 part-time positions. The department has two stations and provides "all hazard" services including fire suppression, community risk reduction, basic life support EMS, hazmat, and technical rescue specialties such as water/ice rescue, high angle rope rescue and tactical EMS.

Notable people

 * Anthony W. England, NASA astronaut
 * Bryce Haugeberg, racing driver
 * Jan Maxwell, Broadway actress and five time Tony Award nominee
 * Tyler Roehl, former running back with the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings
 * Matt Strahm, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Alon Wieland, businessman and North Dakota state legislator

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Wheatland, North Dakota

Wheatland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Wheatland has been in operation since 1878. The community was named for the wheat field near the original town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 60 people, 22 households, and 17 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 15.0 people per square mile (5.8/km$2$). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 7.0/sq mi (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.

Out of the 22 households, 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $14,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,084. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Wheatland, North Dakota


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Alsen, North Dakota

Alsen is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 32 at the 2020 census.

History
Alsen was founded in 1905.

Geography
Alsen is located on State Route 66, approximately 8 mi west of Loma.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.88 sqmi, of which 29.36 sqmi is land and 0.52 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 35 people, 16 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 1.2 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 16 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 34.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 68 people, 25 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 2.3 people per square mile (0.9/km2). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 1.5 per square mile (0.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 25 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $65,000. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $41,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,982. There were 22.7% of families and 44.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 70.6% of under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

Education
The former high school in Alsen, which closed due to low enrollment in 1980, recorded the longest basketball winning streak in North Dakota basketball history, at 79 games from 1956 to 1959.

title: Alsen, North Dakota