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Selfridge, North Dakota

Selfridge is a city in Sioux County, North Dakota, United States and on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Selfridge was founded in 1911. The population was 127 at the 2020 census. Other settlements near this town include Fort Yates and Porcupine. Previous settlements that have since dissolved are Maple Leaf and Chadwick.

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

School System
The Selfridge Public School District system consists of two main school buildings. Selfridge Elementary serves grades K-6. The high school serves grades 7-12. The school system enrolls around 100 students.

The schools were built in the 1950s to replace the old main school building. The elementary school was once a private school for the St. Philomena Catholic Church.

Organizations
The town is now served by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), Cedar Soil Conservation District, the senior center, the United States Postal Service, and numerous churches.

History
Selfridge was settled in 1911 along a Milwaukee Road branch line that diverged from the railroad's Pacific Extension transcontinental route in McLaughlin, South Dakota and ran to New England, North Dakota. The first depot was a stationary boxcar moved into Selfridge in 1917 by the railroad on a flatcar; G.E. Langbein became the first depot agent. The boxcar-depot was in pretty deplorable condition upon arrival; it took quite a bit of work to fix it up. In the early days, trains were used extensively, for long distance travel by Selfridge residents and continued until the later 1940s. Selfridge was dependent on the railroad in the early years. Everything came in by train: groceries, lumber, fruit, coal, meat, machinery, mail and even ice. The city shipped all its produce out by train also. Again, the mail, livestock, grain dairy products etc. The trains were a vital part of Selfridge as a growing community.

The first business, a general store, was started in 1911, followed shortly by the Sioux Lumber Company later in 1911. This made for access to building supplies for other businesses and homes which followed. Some of the first homes were crude shanties until the residents could later build their homes, such as the J.K. Wead home and the B.L. Smestad home. These are still being lived in by families today.

Farmers came to the Selfridge area hoping to make their fortune in flax. The area was open range and cattle had to be herded day and night. The area had good farming ground and excellent ranching hills. Horses were used for pulling wagons and for farming and most of the prairie was broken up with walking plows. Travel was slow and difficult due to crude prairie trails and lack of roads. Good roads weren't really built until the 1930s when W.P.A. was put into effect. The roads were then built with horses and crude machinery.

For the first eight years after it was founded, Selfridge existed as an unorganized community without the benefit of municipal ordinances and local supervision—a real "wild west" sort of environment. Before they incorporated to become a village, the residents of Selfridge fought a losing struggle to have Selfridge designated as the county seat before Sioux County became separated from Morton County. History repeated itself, when again in the 1950s the residents tried to have the county seat relocated from Fort Yates to Selfridge because it is more centrally located. Both times were disappointing defeats.

In 1925, the City of Selfridge had 51 homes and 63 business places. It contained 2 churches, 4 schools, 3 elevators, 2 garages, 3 implement dealers, 4 filling stations, 2 welding shops, 1 long distance phone, 1 lawyer, 1 pool hall, 2 banks, 1 public hall, 1 picture show, 4 general stores, 3 grocery and meat stores, 1 blacksmith shop, 1 feed barn, 1 rooming house, 2 restaurants, 4 real estate offices, 2 oil stations, 1 hotel, 1 hardware, 1 newspaper, 1 drug store, 1 barber shop, 2 cream stations, 3 contractors, 1 painter, 2 lumber yards, 2 confectioneries, 1 millinery shop, 1 footlocker, and 1 electric, and power & light company.

By 1930 the city had more than doubled its population.

During the depression years of the thirties, many local men and area farmers supported their families by working on W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration). The pay was anywhere from $25 to $42 per month depending on the type of work and job and whether the men furnished their own teams of horses. The city park was started and planted with grass and trees. The City Auditorium was built and sidewalks installed. National Youth Association (NYA) gave many of our young people jobs. They earned $6.00 a month.

A volunteer fire department has always been in existence in Selfridge, but never formally organized until 1973. Balls and fundraisers were held often to raise money for equipment. Many of the Selfridge business places and homes have been lost to major fires through the years.

Farming practices in the Selfridge area have changed drastically over the past 100 years—trash cover on summer fallow, a faster coverage of all stages of farming including seeding, summer fallow, harvesting, etc., as well as chemicals used on weed and insect control, seed variety and treatment. The Cedar Soil Conservation Office should be given credit here as they assisted in dam, dugouts, dike building, planning, surveying and financially. Modern farming practices have cut down on farm labor costs but increased in farm management costs. Farmers and ranchers now spend long hours with the calculators and computers figuring out how to get the best production for the least cost.

In the late '50s and early '60s, Selfridge hit its peak population. Much construction and building was going on in this area. By the 1970s the Selfridge population started going down as did the population of most small towns. People were better able to purchase away from home at a cheaper price.

And the young people started leaving the community. During the later years of 1970 it was even feared by the community that it might have to close the doors on its school. This was the trend across the whole country—people moving from rural to urban settings.

Transportation
The main access to the town is using North Dakota Highway 6. The Milwaukee Road line that ran through the town was abandoned in 1983, leaving Selfridge without railway access.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 160 people, 59 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density was 592.6 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 281.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 33.1% White, 0.6% African American, 58.1% Native American, 1.3% Asian, and 6.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 59 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.4% were married couples living together, 23.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% 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 3.28.

The median age in the town was 34.5 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 223 people, 71 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density was 830.4 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 316.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 39.91% White, 59.19% Native American, 0.45% Pacific Islander, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population.

There were 71 households, out of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 28.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the town the population was spread out, with 40.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $23,594. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,824. About 21.6% of families and 29.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 31.6% of those 65 or over.

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, Selfridge has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Solen, North Dakota

Solen is a city in Sioux County, North Dakota, United States and on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The population was 70 at the 2020 census.

The town has a gas station and automotive repair shop called Hoffman's Garage which has been family owned and operated since the early 1900s.

History
Solen was founded in 1910 along a Northern Pacific Railway branch line that ran from Mandan to Mott. The name comes from Mary Louise Van Solen, the half-Lakota and half-French daughter of Eagle Woman (Matilda Galpin) and one of the first schoolteachers on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.

Geography
Solen is located along the Cannonball River, west of the Missouri.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 33 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 276.7 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 146.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 36.1% White, 51.8% Native American, and 12.0% from two or more races.

There were 33 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 24.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 86 people, 36 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 287.0 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 143.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 34.88% White and 65.12% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.49% of the population.

There were 36 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,042, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,649. There were 41.7% of families and 40.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 66.7% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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, Solen has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Education
It is in the Solen School District.

Solen has one high school, Solen Public High School, nicknamed the "Solen Sioux".

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Amidon, North Dakota

Amidon is a city in and the county seat of Slope County, North Dakota, United States.

Amidon was the smallest incorporated county seat at the 2000 census. When the 2020 census reported its population as 24, it became the second-smallest incorporated county seat after Brewster, Nebraska, with a population of 17. In 2000, Amidon had 26 people to Brewster's 29. Two other unincorporated county seats are smaller: Mentone, Texas (population 19), the county seat of Loving County, and Gann Valley, South Dakota (population 14), the county seat of Buffalo County, South Dakota. It is located on U.S. 85 approximately 31 miles (50 km) north of Bowman, and is the closest city to White Butte.

History
Amidon was founded in 1910 at the anticipated terminus of a Milwaukee Road branch line that diverged from the railroad's Pacific Extension in McLaughlin, South Dakota. The line was ultimately never built farther west of New England, North Dakota, making Amidon one of the few surviving North Dakota cities never to have been served by a rail line. The original county courthouse was built in 1915. It was also the last county seat in the state to get electricity when Slope Electric Cooperative extended their distribution lines into Amidon in 1950.

Amidon is named after Charles F. Amidon, a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Amidon has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 20 people, 11 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 31.3 PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 26.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 11 households, of which 9.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.29.

The median age in the city was 64 years. 10% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 50% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 14 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 41.2 PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 26.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 14 households, out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,765. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
Residents were within Central Elementary Public School District 32, which operated Amidon Elementary School. The district was scheduled to dissolve on July 1, 2020.

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Marmarth, North Dakota

Marmarth is the largest city in Slope County in the U.S. State of North Dakota with a population of 101 as of 2020 census. It is situated in the southwestern part of Slope County, along the Bowman County line in the southwestern part of North Dakota, just seven miles east of the Montana border. Marmarth was founded as a railroad town along the Milwaukee Road from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL. By 1920, Marmarth had over 1,300 residents. The town's population declined during most of the 20th century and was only 101 in 2021. There is one restaurant and one bar still located in Marmarth in 2013.

The town is recognized for various historical events, including Native-American Lakota history, the discovery of the Dakota fossil and various other dinosaur skeletons, the attack on James L. Fisk by Sitting Bull, and several visits by former president Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt visited Marmarth on several occasions and killed both his first buffalo and his first grizzly bear by the Little Missouri River in Marmarth. The old ranch house on Hay Creek in which Roosevelt stayed during his visits is still standing. Another visited attraction in town is the “Woman in Stone”, which is a 50-foot rock depicting the face and hairline of a woman.

The town is located 50 air miles and nearly 100 road miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Marmarth is adjacent to the Little Missouri National Grassland, and is also the closest city to Big Gumbo, a 20,000 acre federally owned public wilderness area administrated by the Bureau of Land Management.

Several movies and TV shows have been filmed in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, including the Wooly Boys, History Hogs and The Indomitable Teddy Roosevelt, all which were filmed in neighboring Billings County.

Etymology
The name comes from a combination of letters in the first and middle names of Margaret Martha Finch, granddaughter of Albert J. Earling, president of the railroad at the time. It is nicknamed the “city of trees”, as a result of being one of few forested areas in the Badlands region of Southern North Dakota.

Geography
It is located between Bucklin township and Hughes township in the badlands region of North Dakota. It is situated adjacent to the Little Missouri River at the confluence of Little Missouri River, Hay Creek, and Little Beaver Creek. It has an elevation of 2709 feet and is nicknamed “the city of trees” for being an oasis of trees in the treeless Badlands region, and is the only place in the State of North Dakota where limber pines grow.

Marmarth is located at 46.29472°N, -103.92306°W (46.294693, −103.923037). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.52 sqmi, of which 2.50 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Marmarth has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Native American history
The area was originally inhabited by the Lakota- and Crow peoples, which may have been part of the 9th–12th centuries BCE Mound Builders civilization.

On September 2, 1864, Captain James L. Fisk of the Union Army was leading 200 gold-seekers in eighty-eight wagons from North Dakota to Montana. By the Deep Creek, approximately twelve miles east of today's Marmarth, the group was attacked by over a hundred Hunkpapa Sioux Indians led by the chief Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull was wounded, but saved by Jumping Bull and White Bull, while six Hunkpapas, ten soldiers, and two civilians were killed in the battle. The Site of Fort Dilts has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980.

Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was frequently in Marmarth and it is credited as the place where the future president shot his first grizzly bear and also his first buffalo. The old squat ranch house by Hay Creek where the president guested is still standing.

Homesteading
Marmarth was a hugely popular place for homesteading during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was founded in the fall of 1907 as a result of the new Milwaukee Road transcontinental rail line known as the Pacific Extension, as well as other factors such as agriculture, and cheap land. The town was originally laid out on the east side of the Little Missouri River, near where a post office known as Neva and a hotel had already been established. However, due to problems with securing additional land on the east side of the river for a reasonable price, the city was moved to the opposite side in 1908. Later, many pioneers came here as a result of the Dust Bowl and in search of a new life in the American Midwest. Marmarth grew quickly to serve the hundreds of homesteaders who flooded into the area. Because the first two decades of the 20th century were unusually wet, the new settlers reaped harvests of wheat on a scale "that promised to turn even owners of modest farms into wealthy men." By 1920, Marmarth had 1,318 inhabitants. An auditorium, a theater, a large train station, a newspaper, and paved sidewalks were all established during this time.

During a spring thaw in April 1920, rural Marmarth rancher Jack Miller fled his home on horseback to escape the flooding Beaver Creek. When his horse slipped Miller, who had just one arm, found himself swimming in icy waters until he was able to climb aboard an iceberg. Miller managed to anchor the iceberg against a tree, and he danced on the berg all night in order to stay awake and avoid freezing. In the morning, he found safety at a neighbor's house. The population here once reached 1,300 in the early 20th century, but is now at 140. The town was the largest town on the Milwaukee railroad line in North Dakota by 1911, and was also the fifth largest town west of the Missouri River. Another one of the first pioneers, Michael Zeis (born 1885) of Holdingford, Minnesota described the town: “I also started one main cigar shop, made cigars all by hand in my spare time and sold them at Bowman, Rhame”. Zeis lived in the town from 1908 to 1918, working for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, but left the town when he was drafted for World War I in 1918. The town had its own doctor, pioneer Dr. Frederick A. Bordwell and the town soon opened its own Opera House, Barber Building, the Mystic Theatre in 1914, a car dealership and Canadian Frank Gibbs’ hardware store. The town was also known to jail the notorious Jesse James’ gang, consisting of the Old West outlaws Cole, Bob, and Jim. Gibbs later wrote about the town: “There were two banks, the post office, two hotels, a jewelry store, a gas station, a hospital, the train station, a meat store, a theatre, a car dealership, a laundry, and a hardware store”. By the 1920s, a combination of the end of the agricultural boom occasioned by World War I and a return to more normal (i.e., drier) climatic conditions drove many of the settlers from their farms. At the 1930 census, the town's population had declined nearly 50% from a decade earlier. This population decline has continued every census thereafter, with the number of residents in 2010 nearly 10% of the number recorded in 1920.

Fossil findings
Marmarth is the location of numerous dinosaur fossil findings, including the Dakota fossil. The Marmarth Historical Society and the Marmarth Research Foundation offer summer courses on archeological areas where triceratops and hadrosaurs have been excavated, including courses on fossil preparation, field techniques, dinosaur fossil preservation, and more. Dakota, a fossilized Edmontosaurus, a type of duckbill dinosaur, was discovered near Marmarth in 1999 by Tyler Lyson. The fossil is unique in that soft tissue, skin, and muscle were fossilized as well as bone.

Politics
In 2014, it was estimated that 78 percent of the people of Marmarth were Republicans, 19 percent were Democrats, and 3 percent were independents. North Dakota is the only one of the 50 states which does not have voter registration, so exact figures are unavailable.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 136 people, 64 households, and 35 families residing in the town. The population density was 54.4 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 37.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 89.7% White, 9.6% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 41 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 66 households, and 35 families residing in the town. The population density was 55.2 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 39.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.29% White, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $24,821 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,865. There were 10.2% of families and 16.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.9% of under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

Wildlife
The area surrounding Marmarth in southern Theodore Roosevelt National Park is home to a large variety of wildlife species, including the pronghorn antelope, black-tailed prairie dog, feral horse, bison, bighorn sheep, elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, wild turkey, bull snake, prairie rattlesnake, and avifauna such as the ferruginous hawk, golden eagle, greater sage-grouse, mountain bluebird, Brewer's sparrow, burrowing owl, lark bunting, chestnut-collared longspur, long-billed curlew, red-tailed hawk, common poorwill, chickadee, spotted towhee, lazuli bunting, and Clark's nutcracker.

Places of interest

 * Theodore Roosevelt National Park
 * Mystic Theatre: theatre from 1914 on the National Register of Historic Places.
 * Marmarth Research Foundation: Offers local dinosaur excavations.
 * Theodore Roosevelt's squat house by Hay Creek.
 * Fort Dilts, where Sitting Bull was shot and numerous Hunkpapa Sioux Indians killed. On the National Register of Historic Places.
 * Big Gumbo, a 20,000 acre federally owned public wilderness area.
 * Little Missouri National Grassland
 * Marmarth Historical Society
 * The Woman in Stone statue

Notable people

 * Tyler Lyson, paleontologist

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Belfield, North Dakota

Belfield is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States and only 15 minutes from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The population was 996 at the 2020 census. Belfield was founded in 1883, and has seen many boom and busts in this oil-rich part of North Dakota. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 sqmi, of which 1.08 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 800 people, 360 households, and 225 families residing in the city. The population density was 740.7 PD/sqmi. There were 418 housing units at an average density of 387.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 360 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 866 people, 355 households, and 235 families residing in the city. The population density was 799.8 PD/sqmi. There were 439 housing units at an average density of 405.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.23% Asian, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population. The top two ancestry groups in the city were German (57.1%) and Ukrainian (17.0%) of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,619, and the median income for a family was $31,167. Males had a median income of $26,146 versus $14,609 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,478. About 16.7% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Belfield is located at the junction of two major thoroughfares: I-94 and U.S. Route 85. It is becoming greatly affected by the thriving oil activity in the area.

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Dickinson, North Dakota

Dickinson is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 25,679 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 24,979 in 2022, making it the 7th most populous city in North Dakota. Dickinson is home to the Ukrainian Cultural Institute, which has a museum and holds events year round for the local Ukrainian community. Western North Dakota has a high concentration of people of Ukrainian descent.

Since the North Dakota oil boom the city has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. According to the 2020 census, the city is estimated to have a population of 25,679, however, other sources have estimates of the population at 33,646 or possibly exceeding 35,000. The rapid growth of the city has led to an increase in crime and homelessness within the city limits.

Dickinson is the principal city of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Billings and Stark counties and had a combined population of 34,591 at the 2020 census.

History
Dickinson was founded in 1881. Dickinson was named for its founder, W. S. Dickinson, a native of Malone, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.267 sqmi, of which 13.200 sqmi is land and 0.067 sqmi is water. Dickinson's municipal water supplies come from Southwest Water Authority which, in turn, gets their water from Lake Sakakawea through a transmission pipeline.

Climate
Nearly all of Stark County has a humid continental climate of warm summer (Köppen: Dfb), but due to low precipitation and marginality between climate with monsoon-influenced dry winter (Dwb) and semi-arid climate (BSk), Dickinson can be said to be prone to periods of drought, even though it is defined as wet all year round. Its climate is similar to Bismarck's, though a bit less extreme. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 16.3 °F in January to 69.2 °F in July; on average, temperatures reach 100 °F on 2.2 days, 90 °F on 22 days, and 0 °F on 32 days annually. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 22 thru May 16 and for measurable (≥0.1 in) snow, October 26 thru April 19. Due to the relative aridity, there are only 2.8 days where 24-hour snowfall exceeds 3 in. With a period of record dating only to 1893, extreme temperatures range from −47 °F as recently as January 12, 2011 to 114 °F on July 6, 1936.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 25,679 people and 10,544 households, and 6,193 families residing in the city. The population density was 1816.6 PD/sqmi There were 11,953 housing units. The racial makeup was 83.6% White, 4.0% African American, 1.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 17,787 people, 7,521 households, and 4,308 families residing in the city. The population density was 1785.4 PD/sqmi. There were 7,865 housing units at an average density of 789.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.0% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 7,521 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 16,010 people, 6,517 households, and 4,020 families residing in the city. The population density was 1690.7 PD/sqmi. There were 7,033 housing units at an average density of 742.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.16% White, 0.27% African American, 1.20% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are German (54.1%), Norwegian (14.2%), Czech (7.5%), Russian (7.2%), Irish (5.5%), English (3.7%).

There were 6,517 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,542, and the median income for a family was $41,566. Males had a median income of $30,613 versus $19,951 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,975. About 7.1% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

K–12
The Dickinson Public Schools system includes six elementary schools, a junior high school, Dickinson High School and an alternative high school. There are also several parochial schools in Dickinson. Trinity East and Trinity West serve as the parochial elementary schools and Dickinson Trinity has both a junior high school and a high school. Hope Christian Academy is also located in Dickinson. HCA is part of the Evangelical Bible Church. The current principal is Shane Bradley.

Higher education
Dickinson is home to Dickinson State University.

Law enforcement
The Dickinson Police Department employs about 50 full-time sworn police officers and 24 full-time civilian employees, including dispatchers, records staff and animal control.

Print

 * The Dickinson Press

Television
Digital
 * 2.1 KXMA-TV/The CW (ATSC 19-3)
 * 2.2 KXMA-TV/CBS (ATSC 19-4)
 * 2.3 KXMA-TV/weather (ATSC 19-5)
 * 7.1 KQCD-TV/NBC
 * 7.2 KQCD-TV/Fox
 * 7.3 KQCD-TV/MeTV
 * 9.1 KDSE/PBS Prairie Public Broadcasting
 * 9.2 KDSE/PBS World
 * 9.3 KDSE/PBS Minnesota Channel
 * 9.4 KDSE/PBS Lifelong Learning
 * In addition, Bismarck ABC affiliate KBMY is available only on local satellite and cable systems; it was previously simulcast via KXMA-TV on 2.2 until February 2, 2016.

Radio
FM band
 * 88.1 K201FN – rebroadcasts CSN (Christian)
 * 89.9 KDPR – North Dakota Public Radio/NPR network (Public radio)
 * 90.7 KSLS – rebroadcasts KSLT "K-Salt" (Cont. Christian music)
 * 92.1 KZRX "Z92" (Mainstream Rock)
 * 93.9 KXDI "I94" (Country)
 * 95.7 KQLZ "Q-Rock 95" (Classic Rock)
 * 99.1 KCAD "Roughrider Country" (Country)
 * 103.3 KPAR-LP – low power broadcaster carrying LifeTalk Radio network (Christian Talk)
 * 105.7 KDXN "The Mix" (Adult Contemporary)

AM band
 * 1230 KDIX "Real Country" (Oldies/Classic country)
 * 1340 KPOK (Country/Talk)
 * 1410 KDKT "Fox Sports Radio 1410" (Sports/Talk)
 * 1460 KLTC (Classic country/Talk)

Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines. Local dial-a-ride transit is provided by Dickinson Public Transit for a $4 fare. Hours of operation are from 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Saturday, and 9:00am-6:00pm on Sunday.

Sites of interest

 * Badlands Dinosaur Museum
 * Dickinson Museum Center
 * West River Community Center
 * West River Ice Center
 * Biesiot Activities Center
 * Ukrainian Cultural Institute
 * Dickinson Area Public Library (originally a Carnegie Library)
 * North Dakota Soccer Association headquarters

Sports

 * The Dickinson Packers played independent minor league baseball in the Mandak League from 1955 to 1956
 * Dickinson Roughriders of North Dakota American Legion Baseball
 * Dickinson State University Blue Hawks
 * Dickinson High School Midgets
 * Trinity High School Titans
 * Badlands Big Sticks, summer collegiate baseball team in the Northwoods League

Notable people

 * Kelly Armstrong, born in Dickinson, member of the U.S. House of Representatives
 * LaRoy Baird, lived in Dickinson, former member of North Dakota Senate
 * Doug Beaudoin, born in Dickinson, former American football safety in the NFL
 * Bob Bergloff, born in Dickinson, former ice hockey defenseman
 * Byron Dorgan, born in Dickinson, former United States Senator
 * Edward Doro, born in Dickinson, poet
 * Clay S. Jenkinson, born in Dickinson, scholar, author, and educator
 * Bennie Joppru, born in Dickinson, former tight end in the National Football League
 * Douglas Kary, born in Dickinson, member of the Montana Legislature
 * Aaron Krauter, born in Dickinson, member of North Dakota Senate
 * John S. Lesmeister, born in Dickinson, 30th North Dakota State Treasurer
 * Kellan Lutz, born in Dickinson, actor, played Emmett Cullen in Twilight
 * Mitch Malloy, born in Dickinson, singer and songwriter
 * Ted Nace, raised in Dickinson, writer, publisher, and environmentalist
 * Herb Parker (1921–2007), lived in Dickinson, teacher and American football coach at Minot State University
 * Malachi Ritscher (1954–2006), born in Dickinson, musician and human rights activist
 * George Scherger (1920–2011), born in Dickinson, MLB coach, infielder, and manager
 * Dorothy Stickney (1896–1998), born in Dickinson, stage and film actress
 * Bill Swain, born in Dickinson, former linebacker for the New York Giants

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Gladstone, North Dakota

Gladstone is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 271 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Gladstone was laid out in 1882, and was originally built up by a group of settlers from Ripon, Wisconsin. The group's founder James Gray Campbell was joined by about 150 pioneers who included Mrs. Ira Lawrence, May (Lawrence) Sorber, Russell Lawrence (born 1882 at Gladstone), Alice Campbell Lytle (born 1882 at Gladstone), Mrs. Birdsall, Mrs. Clarence E. Eldred, Mrs. Charles Kono, Estelle Cryne Hagburg, Orrissa Cryne Elwell, Mrs. G.S. Cryne and G.S. Cryne. The city was named for British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. Settlers made use of available resources including underground coal, clay for brick building, and agate sand deposits, in demand by the railroad companies, and raised high grade horses.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, of which 0.34 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 239 people, 99 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 702.9 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 332.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.4% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 25.3% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 248 people, 95 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 695.8 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 297.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.56% White, 1.21% Native American, 2.42% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,563, and the median income for a family was $29,688. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,447. About 12.7% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 28.6% of those 65 or over.

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Junk (ship)
Ibn Battuta fans do know about massive Chinese "Junk (ship)" located at the Indian ports, also that the "Champa people" were inspired by "Vijayanagar Kingdom" and religion. 137.59.221.36 (talk) 11:07, 25 October 2021 (UTC)

Orhan?
Praise for "Ottoman Turk" is very outrageous because Sultan Orhan was unknown warlord compared to the well known rulers of "Constantinople".

Ibn Battuta works are being manipulated in the wrong manner! 137.59.221.36 (talk) 11:09, 25 October 2021 (UTC)

Khan of the Golden Horde
Ibn Battuta described precisely the character and behaviour and lifestyle of "Ozbeg Khan of the Golden Horde" in what is known as Eurasia.

Ibn Battuta description of that character should be commended in this article. 137.59.221.36 (talk) 20:12, 15 December 2021 (UTC)\\\\\\20:12, 15 December 2021 (UTC)~\ 137.59.221.36 (talk) 20:12, 15 December 2021 (UTC)

Tennasserim as another possible candidate for "Tawalisi"?
While the two place names may not look similar in English spelling, in Thai, Tenasserim is pronounced more like "Da-now-si", so perhaps it's that? Also in "A History of Ayutthaya: Siam in the Early Modern World", the city-state of Ayutthaya, prior to it's formal date of foundation in 1351 CE, was more similar to its Maritime Southeast Asian neighbors, who were raiding down the Malay Peninsula at this time, whose customs were described by Fei Shin, a scribe on Zheng He's voyages in the early 15th century,"The customs are violent and fierce: they particularly respect bravery. They invade and despoil neighboring regions … and are practiced and skillful at fighting on water." (Baker, Phongpaichit, 49) I don't believe, however, that Ayutthaya did subjugate the region until the 16th century.

Women also played an integral part in Ayutthaya society, often becoming the leaders of commoner households and heads of society while the men were off being conscripted to fight in wars or perform corvee labor for the king/state, so that kind of negates the idea that women can't be in charge on the mainland, even less so on the Malay peninsula.

Tennasserim was also named on the De Fauro map in c. 1459, one of the earliest maps that payed attention to detail to Mainland Southeast Asia Yourlocallordandsavior (talk) 00:11, 13 March 2022 (UTC)

korean medival period
please make one on it too 182.68.26.13 (talk) 04:32, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

June 2022
The following two comments were copied from 's talk page ?

As I previously mentioned, describing him as "Moroccan" is obviously anachronistic. If sources is all you're after, you could have asked for them (I added a couple of reliable sources to prevent further disruption). M.Bitton (talk) 19:08, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * What part of what I said or the reliable sources that were added do you disagree with? M.Bitton (talk) 19:20, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * The sources that you added do not add anything in substance, they just say that he was Maghrebi which he obviously was just like Francisco Pizarro was southern european but also Spanish, Maghrebi just like Southern European refers to a group of people from a region made up of various countries and nationalities, you are not explaining here why it is "anachronistic", throwing a random word out out of nowhere without explanation and reverting edits is very problematic.. HamHammm (talk) 19:41, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * I don't see the problem with Maghrebi, this is far back in history and accurate borders to difficult. --StellarNerd (talk) 19:46, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * Various academic papers from various Universities and institutions that I just posted seem do disagree with you assertion.  HamHammm (talk) 22:16, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * Your edit warring and unwillingness to communicate (despite the comments left on your talk page and the ping from here) is what's problematic. There was no such thing as "Moroccan", "Algerian", Tunisian" or a concept of nationality back then (other than belonging to the Maghreb, as opposed to the Mashreq, and being Muslims, Jews, Christians, etc.). M.Bitton (talk) 20:13, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * I already answered you, re-read my first comment here. HamHammm (talk) 22:26, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * You are now edit warring against myself and and replacing scholarly sources about the subject with anything that you can find in order to push a POV. M.Bitton (talk) 22:30, 20 June 2022 (UTC)
 * The key point here is striking a balance, you can't just search for sources saying what you want them to say, you need to search for sources on ethnicity and then stick to what the majority of them say. --StellarNerd (talk) 05:10, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

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Richardton, North Dakota

Richardton is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 692 at the 2020 census. Richardton was founded in 1883. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Richardton is home to Assumption Abbey, a Benedictine abbey.

A meteorite that landed near Richardton was named for it.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 529 people, 247 households, and 153 families residing in the city. The population density was 1469.4 PD/sqmi. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 791.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 247 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 619 people, 251 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,686.7 PD/sqmi. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 776.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.35% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 251 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $38,409. Males had a median income of $29,318 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,867. About 6.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 24.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Richardton-Taylor School District.

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, Richardton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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South Heart, North Dakota

South Heart is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 394 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area. South Heart was founded in 1908.

History
The city lies on the south side of the Heart River, hence the name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.96 sqmi, of which 0.95 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 301 people, 121 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density was 316.8 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 135.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 307 people, 108 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 327.7 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 127.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.70% White, 0.33% African American, and 0.98% from two or more races.

There were 108 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,059. About 8.0% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over.

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Taylor, North Dakota

Taylor is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 230 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Taylor was founded in 1882 along the transcontinental rail line of the Northern Pacific Railway. The name comes from David R. Taylor, a railroad official in Mandan and later the founder of a drugstore there.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, of which 0.50 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 148 people, 75 households and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 296.0 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 192.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.7% Native American, and 0.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 75 households, of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.61.

The median age in the city was 50.2 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 65 households and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 301.5 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 166.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 65 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% 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 2.86.

22.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median household income was $28,958 and the median family income was $30,750. Males had a median income of $17,500 compared with $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,846. There were no families and 9.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
It is in the Richardton-Taylor School District.

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, Taylor has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Finley, North Dakota

Finley is a city in Steele County, North Dakota. It is the county seat of Steele County. The population was 401 at the 2020 census. Finley was founded in 1897.

History
Finley was founded in 1897. In 1911, a train wreck in Finley caused by a broken rail killed six and injured 13. In 1919, the county seat was transferred to Finley from Sherbrooke, North Dakota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.47 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 445 people in 206 households, including 125 families, in the city. The population density was 128.2 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 70.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.2% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7%.

Of the 206 households 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.5% of households were one person and 19.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age was 45.9 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 515 people in 224 households, including 144 families, in the city. The population density was 147.4 PD/sqmi. There were 256 housing units at an average density of 73.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 97.28% White, 1.75% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

Of the 224 households 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 18.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.95.

The age distribution was 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median household income was $32,917 and the median family income was $43,417. Males had a median income of $34,844 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,989. About 10.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * LaurieBeth Hager, member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
 * Harvey B. Knudson (1903–1978), attorney and justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court
 * Peter O. Sathre, attorney and 16th North Dakota Attorney General

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Mark Municipality

Mark Municipality (Marks kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in southwest Sweden.

The municipal seat is located in the center of Kinna town.

The municipality was created through the Municipal Reform Act of 1971 by the amalgamation of eight smaller municipal entities.

Coat of arms
The coat of arms was created and granted with the municipality in 1974. The colours of Gold and Black on the shield represent power and solidity.

The grain represents the history of agriculture in the region.

The circles symbolise four cannonballs, representing the wars fought between Denmark and Sweden in the greater Mark region.

The weaver's shuttle-tool represents the historical tradition of textile workmanship in the region, which the region is famous for nationwide.

Medieval times
The word Mark comes from an old documented district called Mark Härad that existed in the southern parts of the region sometime during the 13th century.

The word Mark is believed to be an old Swedish name for "border" or "edge". During the medieval times the district of Mark Härad (now Mark municipality) was situated right at the border region between the Kingdom of Denmark and Kingdom of Sweden.

Several wars were fought in the region during medieval times, and it is not uncommon that farmers accidentally unearth old remains and weapons when plowing the fields.

The fields close to Öresten Fortress have been the place for most of the relic findings. Öresten Fortress was originally built by the Danes, and the first documented nobleman to rule and inhabit the fortress was Tyge Puder (1364-1384/86). The fortress was conquered by the Swedish army during the battle of Öresten in 1470 when the Danish king Kristian the First lost the battle against Sten Sture the Elder

The fortress was later destroyed in early 1500 and is now a protected historical sight open to the public year-round.

In 1682, as a sign of the times, the local governance established a place of execution outside Skene village called Galgbacken (eng: The hill of hanging). Thieves were executed there as well as those judged as witches were burned on the stake. In 1934 archeologists found the buried remains of those that were executed.

The Industrial Revolution
The Mark region was the cradle of Sweden's textile industry and has since the late 18th century been known as the Fabric Kingdom due to the widespread textile workmanship that comes from the region. It was from Mark that several of the nationwide travelling salesmen were based, spreading high-quality fabric manufacturing throughout the county. The region later evolved into a national industrial center for sewing, dyeing and textile manufacturing after the industrial revolution.

The biggest textile factories of the time was Kungsfors Textilfabrik in central Skene, Fritsla Textilfabrik in Fritsla, Rydal Textilfabrik in Rydal. As of 2014 none of those factories remain in use but the old factory in Rydal has been converted into a museum for the regions textile and entrepreneur heritage.

Modern era
In 1971 Mark Municipality was created out of a consolidation of eight smaller municipalities. The common name given to the municipality was Mark, signifying the historical events taken place which is also manifested in its shield.

During the early 1980s most of the textile factories had disappeared and only a few remained.

Today there are only three major textile and dyeing factories remaining: Almedahls (central Kinna), Ekelund (central Horred), Ludvig Svensson (outskirts of Kinna).

Throughout Mark municipality the textile heritage has been preserved and the region is famous for its textile "know-how" and specialist production. The region is home to Sweden's largest manufacturer of fire hoses, bulletproof materials and filtering equipment.

Roads and communications
Mark Municipality has excellent roads, rail and public transport links to the major cities in the country.

Within 1 hour it is possible to travel to Gothenburg (swe: Göteborg - Sweden's 2nd largest city) by car or bus from the stations in Kinna and Skene.

Major roads

 * Road R156 - west to Göteborg (eng:Gothenburg) / east to Svenljunga.
 * Road R41  - north to Borås / south to Varberg.

Public transport (bus & train)
All public transport options are trafficked by the regional Västtrafik (eng: West traffic) company.

 * Bus 300 & 430 on the West-East route Gothenburg-Sätila-Skene-Kinna.
 * Bus 450 on the Northern route Skene-Borås.
 * Train on Viskadalsbanan between Varberg and Borås with stops in Horred, Björketorp, Berghem, Skene, Assberg, Kinna & Fritsla.

Major towns

 * Kinna (municipal seat)

Minor towns

 * Örby
 * Fritsla

Villages

 * Berghem
 * Björketorp
 * Fotskäl
 * Haby
 * Hajom
 * Horred
 * Hyssna
 * Istorp
 * Kinnaström
 * Rydal
 * Skephult
 * Sätila
 * Torestorp
 * Tostared
 * Älekulla
 * Öxabäck

International sister cities
Mark Municipality has three sister cities. The Municipality has been focusing on finding sister cities that shares a tradition in textile manufacturing.

 * Apolda (Germany) - since 1994.
 * Szamotuły (Poland) - since 1988. Friendly ties were created because of the awakened awareness of nuclear power in Szamotuły, who wanted contacts with Swedish cities because of Sweden's ongoing nuclear debates.
 * Ontinyent (Spain) - since 2003.

Demographics
This is a demographic table based on Mark Municipality's electoral districts in the 2022 Swedish general election sourced from SVT's election platform, in turn taken from SCB official statistics.

In total there were 35,169 residents, including 26,700 Swedish citizens of voting age. 46.9% voted for the left coalition and 51.4% for the right coalition. Indicators are in percentage points except population totals and income.

Bordering municipalities

 * To the east: Svenljunga Municipality
 * To the north: Bollebyggd Municipality, Borås Municipality, Härryda Municipality
 * To the south: Varberg Municipality (Halland County)
 * To the west: Kungsbacka Municipality (Halland County)

Sports and pastimes
There are over 60 major sporting and pastime clubs throughout Mark Municipality. The major ones are:

Clubs
Name                       (Hometown / Year - Field)

 * Fotskäl Hockey Club (Fotskäl / 1972 - Icehockey)
 * Skene IF                  (Skene / XXXX   - Soccer)
 * Skene SoIS              (Skene / XXXX  -  Swimming & Orientation & General athletics)
 * Kinna IF                   (Kinna / 1922  - Soccer & Orientation)
 * Skene Motorsällskap (Skene / 1955 - Rallycross & Motocross)
 * Marks Amatörradio Klubb "SK6BA" (Skene / 1991 - Ham radio)
 * Marks GK                 (Kinna / 1962 - Golf)
 * Marbo BK                 (Kinna / 1969 - Basketball)
 * Sätila SK                (Sätila/ 1928 - Football)

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Hope, North Dakota

Hope is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 272 at the 2020 census. Hope was founded in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 258 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 416.1 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 131 households, of which 14.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 52 years. 15.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 32.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.0 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 251.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.33% African American, 0.33% Asian, 0.66% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 131 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% 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 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $29,625 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,724. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
Hope 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 Hope.

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, Hope has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Luverne, North Dakota

Luverne is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 28 at the 2020 census. Luverne was founded in 1912.

Geography
Luverne is located in southwest Steele County, about a mile north of the Steele County-Barnes County line on Steele County Highway 25. Luverne is approximately four miles (6 km) east of the Steele County-Griggs County line. Luverne is several miles away from Lake Ashtabula, a man-made reservoir on the Sheyenne River. Luverne's closest neighbor is Sibley, four miles (6 km) away.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 31 people, 17 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 119.2 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 80.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 6.5% Native American, and 3.2% from two or more races.

There were 17 households, of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 41.2% 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 1.82 and the average family size was 2.44.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 38.8% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 44 people, 16 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 170.6 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 89.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.73% White and 2.27% Native American.

There were 16 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, and 25.0% were non-families. 18.8% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,042. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Economy
Luverne has two businesses located within the city limits. The first is Luverne Farmers Elevator, a grain handling and shipping facility.

Luverne is also home to a number of larger farm operations in the region, both grain and livestock operations. Luverne also boasts a hunting preserve as one of its area businesses.

Education
Luverne is within the Hope-Page Public Schools.

Luverne had its own K-12 school system until the early 1970s. At that time, Luverne merged with the Hope, school district. Luverne's school aged population is bused to Hope, 15 mi away, or Page 22 mi away, for education, depending on their secondary or elementary status. The school's activities have been merged with the Finley-Sharon school district, two other communities in Steele County. With this merger, a great deal of Steele County is now groups for extracurricular activities together, laying the groundwork for a possible future merger of the entire region into one school district.

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Sharon, North Dakota

Sharon is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 86 at the 2020 census. Sharon was founded in 1896.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 sqmi, of which 1.54 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 96 people, 46 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 62.3 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 47.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White and 6.3% Native American.

There were 46 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 109 people, 57 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 70.6 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 49.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.50% White, 1.83% Native American, and 3.67% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.4% were non-families. 45.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 127.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,818. There were no families and 7.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and 4.5% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Hjalmar Carl Nygaard, U.S. Representative, born on nearby farm

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, Sharon has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Buchanan, North Dakota

Buchanan is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census. Buchanan was founded in 1887.

Buchanan was once home to Henry Leuhr's Giant Bull, inspired by the World's Largest Buffalo in Jamestown, North Dakota, which stood 30 ft tall and was 50 ft long until it deteriorated and was removed from its site in January 2007.

History
A post office called Buchanan has been in operation since 1894. The city's name honors James A. Buchanan, a local pioneer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 90 people, 32 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 1125.0 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 425.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 32 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 31.3 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 5.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 77 people, 27 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.9 PD/sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 369.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 27 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 3.47.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 41.6% from 25 to 44, 10.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,333, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $32,292 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,024. There were no families and 1.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no one under 18 and 20.0% of those over 64.

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Cleveland, North Dakota

Cleveland is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census.

History
Cleveland was founded in 1882. It was named for Cleveland, Ohio. A post office has been in operation at Cleveland since 1882.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people in 40 households, including 21 families, in the city. The population density was 461.1 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White.

Of the 40 households 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.5% were non-families. 42.5% of households were one person and 15% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age was 44.5 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.6% male and 43.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 112 people in 52 households, including 34 families, in the city. The population density was 617.5 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 325.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.11% White and 0.89% Native American.

Of the 52 households 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 34.6% of households were one person and 13.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.68.

The age distribution was 25.9% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median household income was $25,179 and the median family income was $26,750. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,707. There were 14.3% of families and 15.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.0% of under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.

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Courtenay, North Dakota

Courtenay is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 36 at the 2020 census. Courtenay was founded in 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 45 people, 21 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 102.3 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 59.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 21 households, of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 38.1% 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 2.14 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.3% were from 25 to 44; 51.2% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% 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 53 people, 24 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 120.4 PD/sqmi. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 68.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 24 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $50,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,276. There were no families and 5.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

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, Courtenay has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

title: Courtenay, North Dakota