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Mayville, North Dakota

Mayville is a city in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,854 at the 2020 census. which makes Mayville the largest community in Traill County. Mayville was founded in 1881. The city's name remembers May Arnold, the first white child born in the immediate area.

Mayville is often grouped with the neighboring city of Portland. The two towns are sometimes given the name May-Port. Mayville State University is located in Mayville.

Geography
Mayville sits in the fertile Red River Valley on the banks of the Goose River. The Valley was once a part of glacial Lake Agassiz. As the glacier receded, it left the land very flat, but also very rich. The area around Mayville is prime agricultural land.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.92 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,858 people, 773 households, and 384 families living in the city. The population density was 967.7 PD/sqmi. There were 872 housing units at an average density of 454.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 773 households, of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.3% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 15.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 23.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,953 people, 752 households, and 417 families living in the city. The population density was 1,216.7 PD/sqmi. There were 876 housing units at an average density of 545.7/sq mi (210.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.49% White, 0.26% African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 752 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 23.5% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,635, and the median income for a family was $44,931. Males had a median income of $34,107 versus $21,615 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,079. About 6.2% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Airport
The Mayville Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) south of Mayville's central business district.

Education
Mayville is the home of Mayville State University.

Mayville is served by the May-Port CG Public Schools system. "May-Port CG" stands for "Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg." This system operates Peter Boe Jr. Elementary School, May-Port CG Middle School, and May-Port CG High School.

Recreation
Mayville offers several parks with the largest being Island Park. The MayPort Community Center opened in 2000 and offers space for hockey games and other community events. The Mayville Water Park opened in 2002 and features one of the larger water slides in the area. Mayville is also home to the 9-hole Mayville Golf Club.

Radio
Mayville radio stations:

FM radio:
 * KMAV 105.5 "The Red River Valley's Sports Play-by-Play Leader" (Country, Sports), Pop)

AM radio:
 * KMSR 1520 "Sports Radio 1520" (Sports)

Notable people

 * Clarence Norman Brunsdale (1891–1978), U.S. Senator, 24th Governor of North Dakota
 * Gulbrand Hagen (1864–1919), newspaper editor and publisher
 * Ben Jacobson, men's basketball head coach at the University of Northern Iowa
 * RaeAnn Kelsch, North Dakota politician
 * Dean Knudson, Wisconsin politician
 * Jim LeClair, football coach and player
 * Lute Olson, former University of Arizona coach in College Basketball Hall of Fame

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

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Portland, North Dakota

Portland is a city in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 578 at the 2020 census.

Portland is the smaller neighbor of nearby Mayville.

History
The first settlement at Portland was made in 1871. Portland was laid out and platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Portland since 1882.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.86 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 606 people, 279 households, and 170 families residing in the city. The population density was 704.7 PD/sqmi. There were 297 housing units at an average density of 345.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 0.7% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 279 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 604 people, 269 households, and 161 families residing in the city. The population density was 702.0 PD/sqmi. There were 286 housing units at an average density of 332.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.50% White, 0.17% Asian, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 269 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% 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 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,375, and the median income for a family was $43,250. Males had a median income of $30,089 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,149. About 4.3% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Adams, North Dakota

Adams is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 127 at the 2020 census. Adams was founded in 1905.

Adams is twinned with Bulwick, Northamptonshire.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, of which 1.00 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 72 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 127.0 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 98.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 3.9% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 72 households, of which 15.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 45.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.76 and the average family size was 2.42.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 36.3% were from 45 to 64; and 27.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 87 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 205.3 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 119.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 1.97% from other races, and 3.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.39% of the population.

The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are Norwegian (51.7%), Czech (17.2%), German (17.2%), Swedish (7.4%), Polish (5.4%), Scots-Irish (4.4%).

There were 87 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% 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 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $30,750. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,224. About 12.3% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.5% of those sixty five or over.

Notable people

 * Rudolph Hjalmar Gjelsness, prominent librarian
 * Neil Levang, musician on The Lawrence Welk Show

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

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Ardoch, North Dakota

Ardoch is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 31 at the 2020 census. Ardoch, named for the community of Ardoch, Ontario, was founded in 1881.

Geography
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 67 people, 19 households, and 15 families living in the city. The population density was 257.7 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 150.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White, 6.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.8% of the population.

There were 19 households, of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 26.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.1% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% 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 3.87.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 16.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.5% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 1.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 61 people, 18 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 235.0 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 157.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 60.66% White, 24.59% from other races, and 14.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.10% of the population.

There were 18 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 4.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 45.9% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 37.7% from 25 to 44, 9.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,306. There were 35.7% of families and 31.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.9% of under eighteens and 58.3% of those over 64.

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Conway, North Dakota

Conway is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 15 at the 2020 census. Conway was founded in 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23 people, 13 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 104.5 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 68.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 13 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.8% were non-families. 53.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 39.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 23 people, 9 households and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 105.2 PD/sqmi. There were 11 housing units at an average density of 50.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. The ancestry make up was 55.2% Czech, 31.0% Irish, 31.0% Norwegian, 20.7% Dutch, 6.9% Danish, 6.9% German, 6.9% French.

There were 9 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

30.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 53.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

The median household income was $20,833 and the median family income was $22,083. Males had a median income of $33,750 compared with $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,176. There were no families and 10.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

History
The post office was established on January 12, 1885 and incorporated in 1895. The peak population was 228 in 1890. The other names it had were Eden and Kelner.

It was originally EDEN, a pioneer settlement founded in 1882 in the NE 1/4 sec. 23-155-55, Eden Twp. It failed to develop, but in 1884 a Great Northern Railroad Station was built there, and a farm post office called KELNER was established at the site. The following year, on January 12, 1885, it was renamed CONWAY when postmaster Norman Kelner adopted the new name. A farm post office named Conway, about two miles to the north, had operated for twenty-seven days in late 1884, and may have had some influence in the naming of the station. The village incorporated in 1895 and reached a peak population of 228 in 1890, with a decline to just 33 in 1980. The elevation is 993, and the Zip Code is 58232. Since October 27, 1961, the post office has been a rural branch of Fordville. Lloyd Bennett Omdahl, a former Tax Commissioner and ND Lt. Governor (1987) was born here in 1931. Kilner is an erroneous spelling.

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Edinburg, North Dakota

Edinburg is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.

History
Edinburg was founded in 1887. The State Bank of Edinburg building, built in 1900, and the WPA Auditorium, built 1938, are both on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 196 people, 107 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 632.3 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 403.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.5% Asian, 3.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.9% were non-families. 43.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.47.

The median age in the city was 55.7 years. 12.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 33.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 118 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 831.5 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 435.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.40% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 118 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 35.6% 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 2.14 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,430. About 6.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.2% of those 65 or over.

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Fairdale, North Dakota

Fairdale is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 30 at the 2020 census. Fairdale was founded in 1905.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 38 people, 19 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was 122.6 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 106.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 2.6% Asian, and 5.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 19 households, of which 5.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the city was 56.5 years. 10.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 5.2% were from 25 to 44; 36.9% were from 45 to 64; and 36.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 63.2% male and 36.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 51 people, 26 households, and 15 families living in the city. The population density was 164.0 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 122.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.04% White and 1.96% Native American.

There were 26 households, out of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 42.3% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 39.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $11,250, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $10,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,822. There were no families and 24.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 31.8% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Ed Kringstad, politician and educator

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Fordville, North Dakota

Fordville is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 207 at the 2020 census. Fordville was founded in 1905.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 212 people, 101 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 209.9 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 119.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.5% were non-families. 44.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 115 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 265.2 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 130.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.11% White, 0.75% African American, 3.38% Native American, 0.38% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% 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 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,786, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,516. About 17.9% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.2% of those 65 or over.

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Forest River, North Dakota

Forest River is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2020 census. Forest River was founded on July 13, 1887.

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 125 people, 55 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 250.0 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 118.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.0% of the population.

There were 55 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 34.5% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12% 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 154 people, 59 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 305.9 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 135.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.35% White, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.69% of the population.

There were 59 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% 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 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,698. About 4.8% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

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Grafton, North Dakota

Grafton is a city in the State of North Dakota and the county seat of Walsh County. As of the 2020 Census, the city of Grafton had a population of 4,170, making it the 16th most populous city in North Dakota. Grafton was founded in 1881.

History
The Grafton area was homesteaded by Nils Monson. Nils Monson was a 29-year-old bachelor who walked to the area from Winnipeg in the fall of 1878 to homestead. He was the first to deed his 160-acre homestead to the town. The Grafton area was later settled by Thomas E Cooper in early 1879. He became postmaster later that year when a post office was constructed as part of expansions in service for the Northern Pacific Railway and the Great Northern Railway. It was incorporated as a village in 1881 and then became a city in 1903. In 1881, Walsh County was established and Grafton was subsequently designated the county seat. The city was named for Grafton County, New Hampshire, the native home of a large share of its early settlers.

The Grafton State School, a home for the developmentally disabled, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Government
The city employs a mayor-council government where the mayor is elected for a four-year term and eight city council members are elected to staggered four-year terms. There are four at-large members of the city council while the remaining four members are elected from the four wards of the city. Currently, Chris West is serving as mayor while the city council members are as follows: David Fellman (1st Ward), Greg Young (2nd Ward), Philip Ray (3rd Ward), Don Hutson (4th Ward), Brad Burianek (At-large), Donavon McMillian (At-large), Brian Sieben (At-large), and Loree Osowski (At-large).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.40 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,284 people, 1,776 households, and 1,073 families living in the city. The population density was 1260.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,990 housing units at an average density of 585.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 0.4% African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.1% of the population.

There were 1,776 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.2% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% 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 4,516 people, 1,804 households, and 1,143 families living in the city. The population density was 506.9 /km2. There were 2,005 housing units at an average density of 225.0 /km2. The racial makeup of the city was 91.67% White, 0.58% African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 4.69% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.57% of the population, making Grafton the city with the highest percentage of Hispanics in North Dakota.

The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are Norwegian (39.4%), German (19.8%), French (8.9%), Polish (8.7%), Czech (8.3%), Irish (7.4%).

There were 1,804 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

Education
The city of Grafton is served by the Grafton Public Schools system. The system includes Century Primary Elementary School (grades Pre-K–2), Century Intermediate Elementary School grades (3–6) Grafton Junior High School (grades 7–8), and Grafton High School (grades 9–12).

North Valley Career and Technology Center is a multi-district regional technology education center, serving students grades 9–12 from across the region.

Library
Grafton's Carnegie Regional Library opened in 1897 and is North Dakota's first public library. Carnegie's collection contains 49,005 volumes and circulates 33,620 items per year. The library, including its 3 branches, serves a population of over 27,000 residents.

Local print and online news

 * Walsh County Record
 * Walsh County Daily News

Sites of interest

 * Walsh County Courthouse – The Walsh County Courthouse has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985.
 * Centennial Center
 * Elmwood historic home
 * Fair Oaks Golf Club – a nine-hole golf course located in Grafton
 * Grafton Winter Sports Arena – site of the former Winter Sports Arena, the first indoor hockey arena in North Dakota.
 * Chandler Field – named after Albert "Happy" Chandler
 * Leistikow Park

Notable people

 * Karen Anderson, state legislator
 * Albert "Happy" Chandler, 44th and 49th governor of Kentucky; US senator; commissioner of Major League Baseball
 * Pablo Garza, mixed martial arts featherweight fighter with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
 * William E. Gorder, teacher, farmer, and North Dakota state representative
 * Les Lear, offensive tackle in the Canadian Football League and National Football League
 * Raymond W. Lessard, bishop of Savannah (1973–1995)
 * Clint Ritchie, actor (Clint Buchanan on One Life to Live)
 * Barry Tallackson, forward for the St. Louis Blues

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Hoople, North Dakota

Hoople is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 247 at the 2020 census. Hoople, named for early settler Alan Hoople, was founded in 1889. Hoople's nickname is "Tater Town."

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 242 people, 115 households, and 63 families living in the city. The population density was 672.2 PD/sqmi. There were 135 housing units at an average density of 375.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% White, 6.6% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.1% of the population.

There were 115 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 41.7% 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 2.10 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 292 people, 133 households, and 79 families living in the city. The population density was 817.0 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 414.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.60% White, 0.68% Native American, 0.34% Asian, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.45% of the population.

There were 133 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% 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 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,250, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,836. About 6.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.7% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Lynn Frazier, governor of North Dakota and United States Senator

 * Peter Schickele, composer and self-described "professor" at the "University of Southern North Dakota, Music Pathology Department"

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Lankin, North Dakota

Lankin is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 102 at the 2020 census. Lankin was founded in 1905.

History
Lankin was laid out in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Lankin since 1905. John Lankin, the first postmaster, gave the city his name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 98 people, 53 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 280.0 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 205.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 2.0% Native American, 1.0% Asian, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 53 households, of which 13.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.9% were non-families. 47.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the city was 55.5 years. 15.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 37.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 131 people, 64 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 375.5 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 237.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.95% White, 2.29% Native American, and 0.76% from two or more races.

There were 64 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% 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 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 37.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,679, and the median income for a family was $40,313. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,016. There were no families and 5.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.7% of those over.

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Minto, North Dakota

Minto is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 616 at the 2020 census. Minto was founded in 1881.

History
A post office has been in operation at Minto since 1880. Minto was incorporated in 1883. The city was named after Minto, Ontario, the native home of a large share of the early settlers. The St. Joseph's Chapel was built by Polish immigrants in 1907.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 604 people, 255 households, and 173 families living in the city. The population density was 425.4 PD/sqmi. There were 294 housing units at an average density of 207.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.7% of the population.

There were 255 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 657 people, 269 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 458.9 PD/sqmi. There were 298 housing units at an average density of 208.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 0.76% Native American (i.e. five persons), 0.15% Asian (one person), 1.37% from other races (i.e. nine persons), and 1.37% from two or more races (nine persons). 4.87% of the population (32 persons) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 269 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.8% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $43,167. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $19,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,011. About 5.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Ancestries: Polish (34.6%), German (26.6%), Norwegian (21.3%), Czech (8.7%), Irish (8.2%), French (5.3%).

K–12
Minto Public School serves Minto and the surrounding rural areas of southeastern Walsh County. The school was named one of the best 100 schools in The United States by the now defunct Offspring Magazine. The original school building, Minto School, was built in 1895 and is now a museum.

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Park River, North Dakota

Park River is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2020 census. Park River was founded in 1884.

In 1903, a Park River blacksmith named Samuel Holland built a motor car called the Holland Special. He built at least five more cars between 1903 and 1908.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,403 people, 643 households and 360 families living in the city. The population density was 646.5 /sqmi. There were 734 housing units at an average density of 338.2 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the population was 97.0% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.4%.

Of the 643 households, 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present and 44.0% were non-families. 39.7% of households were one person and 20.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 49.4 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 or older. The sex make-up of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,535 people, 660 households and 390 families living in the city. The population density was 772.6 /sqmi. There were 760 housing units at an average density of 382.5 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the population was 95.57% White, 0.07% African American, 1.63% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.56% from other races and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.61% of the population.

Of the 660 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 40.8% were non-families. 38.0% of households were one person and 20.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88.

22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64 and 28.5% were 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median household income was $30,347 and the median family income was $40,000. Males had a median income of $26,154 and females $20,769. The per capita income was $15,990. About 6.8% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 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, Park River has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Notable people

 * Roger Allin, fourth governor of North Dakota
 * Fred Hultstrand, a professional photographer who had Hulstrand Studio in Park River
 * Al McIntosh, newspaper editor whose columns are featured in Ken Burns' The War
 * William Rockefeller Sr., father of John D. Rockefeller, lived in Park River for a period of time
 * Paul Thorlakson, a Canadian doctor

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Pisek, North Dakota

Pisek is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 89 at the 2020 census.

History
Pisek was founded in 1882 by Bohemian settlers who had come from the town of Písek in the modern Czech Republic. Additionally, as Pisek means "sand" in Czech, the name of the new city may have also been influenced by a sand ridge that is located nearby. The Pisek School was founded in 1913.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 51 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 883.3 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 500.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.4% White, 4.7% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 51 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.1% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 96 people, 48 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 825.6 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 516.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% White, 1.04% Native American, 2.08% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, and 41.7% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,215. There were no families and 3.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.0% of those over 64.

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Berthold, North Dakota

Berthold is a town in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 490 at the 2020 census.

History
Berthold was founded in 1900.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Berthold is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 454 people in 166 households, including 120 families, in the town. The population density was 1227.0 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 481.1 /sqmi. The racial makup of the town was 98.7% White, 0.2% African American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8%.

Of the 166 households 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 25.3% of households were one person and 9.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age was 37.2 years. 33.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 466 people in 170 households, including 131 families, in the town. The population density was 1,214.7 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 471.8 /sqmi. The racial makup of the town was 98.07% White, 0.21% African American, 0.21% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

Of the 170 households 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 21.8% of households were one person and 14.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.21.

The age distribution was 31.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median household income was $35,000 and the median family income was $43,500. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,683. About 5.6% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% 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 Minot, 24 mi to the southeast.

Education
It is within the Lewis and Clark School District, which formed in 2003 when the Berthold School District merged with two other school districts. There is one school, Berthold Public School.

Site of interest:
 * Berthold Public School Arboretum

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Burlington, North Dakota

Burlington is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1883, the third in a series that included two earlier settlements. Despite this, Burlington is still the oldest city in Ward County, as well as north-western and north central North Dakota. On February 28, 1884, as it was the only city in the then-newly formed Imperial Ward County (now split into Ward, Renville, Mountrail, and Burke counties), it was made the county seat, a position it held until 1888. The population was 1,291 at the 2020 census. Burlington is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Burlington and its former settlements were founded by James Johnson and James Colton (the men who also settled Larimore, North Dakota) in Dakota Territory in the late 1870s. Earlier settlements were The Forks, and later Colton (named after James Colton), which are considered forerunners of the city. Its current name was given to it by James Johnson during the creation of the post office, and was the name of his hometown of Burlington, Iowa. "The Forks" was used as a name for Burlington, alluding to its geographic location at the confluence of the Des Lacs and Mouse Rivers.

In the early 1890s, the Burlington Reporter became the first newspaper in western North Dakota. It would in the future be renamed to the Minot Daily News.

In 1997, Raymond Kuntz from Burlington testified before the United States Senate that he believed his son, Richard, committed suicide due to the influence of the band Marilyn Manson.

On January 18, 2002, a severe train derailment east of the city sent a gigantic cloud of anhydrous ammonia toward Minot and Burlington. Power to Burlington, Des Lacs, and Berthold was knocked out due to damage to poles near the derailment site. The power company serving these towns built a temporary connection to a neighboring electric cooperative's system to provide limited power until the site was sufficiently cleaned up to permit permanent repairs to be completed. Residents were unable to access radios or televisions due to this, although messages went out advising people to stay inside. One man died and many of the area's citizens were sickened by the noxious gas. The incident was one of the more major chemical spills in the country. In early 2006, court cases were heard in Minneapolis, Minnesota, against Canadian Pacific Railway, the owner and operator of the derailed train. The anhydrous ammonia spill was the largest such spill in U.S. history. This incident was used by Eric Klinenberg in his book Fighting for Air: The Battle to Control America's Media as an example of the failure of mass media, specifically local radio stations, to disseminate information to the public in an emergency.

On June 24, 2011, 80% of the city was evacuated when floodwaters swept through the town during the flooding of the Mouse River, in flooding which also greatly affected Minot. In some cases, many homes were not accessible for months afterward, and some damage to homes and infrastructure still wasn't fully repaired as of 2016. Post-flood, most of the homes that were directly next to the Mouse River (and some next to the Des Lacs) were demolished as part of a new flood control plan.

Geography
Burlington is located on the Drift Prairie of north central North Dakota directly next to the confluence of the Des Lacs and the Mouse Rivers, in Burlington Township, North Dakota, and Kirkelie Township, North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,060 people, 399 households, and 293 families residing in the city. The population density was 1656.3 PD/sqmi. There were 410 housing units at an average density of 640.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.1% African American, 2.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 399 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.6% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 33 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,096 people, 369 households, and 298 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,737.5 PD/sqmi. There were 388 housing units at an average density of 615.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.08% White, 0.55% African American, 2.01% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are German (48.8%), Norwegian (32.3%), Irish (7.5%), Swedish (4.9%), English (4.7%), French (3.6%).

There were 369 households, out of which 51.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,078, and the median income for a family was $42,639. Males had a median income of $24,922 versus $19,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,250. About 2.7% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Burlington's school district merged with Des Lacs' school district in the late 1960s to form United Public School District 7, thus Des Lacs-Burlington High School now serves students living in Burlington. This means that it has since shared a school system with nearby Des Lacs. Children in grades kindergarten through sixth attend school in Burlington, while those in seventh through twelve attend high school in Des Lacs. Before 2000, there was a lack of room for the possibility of the seventh and eighth grades being located in Burlington, as the room needed for those grades was not completed until that year in the form of a new junior high wing. Des Lacs-Burlington Elementary School had approximately 500 enrolled students as of the 2008 school year.

Championships

 * ND Region 16 Legion baseball (as "Burlington Bulldogs") : 2007

Runner-up

 * State women's softball (as "Burlington") : 1946, 1947, 1948

National championships

 * Central Plains Super-Region baseball (as "Burlington Bulldogs") : 2007

Radio

 * AM
 * 910 KCJB – "91 Country" (classic country/talk)
 * 1320 KHRT – "K-Heart" (gospel music)
 * 1390 KRRZ – "Cars" (oldies)

 * FM
 * 88.9 KMPR – Prairie Public Radio (incl. NPR, PRI, APR)
 * 91.1 HBN Radio (Christian)
 * 91.9 K-LOVE (Christian)
 * 93.7 KIZZ – "Z94" (Top 40)
 * 94.9 KTZU – "The Zoo" (classic rock)
 * 97.1 KYYX – "97 Kicks" (country)
 * 98.1 KOWW-LP – "The Cowlip" (eclectic community broadcaster) (tower also in Burlington)
 * 99.9 KMXA-FM – "Mix 99.9" (adult contemporary)
 * 102.9 KWGO – "W-G-O" (adult contemporary) (tower also in Burlington)
 * 104.1 KSAF-LP – (Christian)
 * 105.3 KZPR – "The Fox" (mainstream rock)
 * 106.9 KHRT – "K-Heart" (Christian)

Transportation

 * U.S. Route 2
 * U.S. Route 52

Railroads
The railroads remain in Burlington today, and are becoming more important to the local oil and gravel industries, though Great Northern is now part of the BNSF Railway and the Soo Line is run by the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Airports
There are three private airstrips and landing strips within a three-mile radius of Burlington. One, Pietschtree airstrip, is located directly next to Burlington to the north. Otherwise, major aerial transportation is through Minot International Airport.

Sites of interest

 * Burlington Recreational Park
 * Burlington Walking Path, which starts on U.S. routes 2 and 52 and goes on for more than eight miles until finally connecting with Minot
 * Minot Country Club
 * Old Settlers Park & Campground
 * Peace Lutheran Church & Burlington Cemetery
 * Wildwood Golf Course

Pioneer Village Museum relocation
One of the first buildings in Burlington was the first Ward County Courthouse, built by James Johnson, and was used originally as a granary. It was moved to the North Dakota State Fair fairgrounds in the mid-20th century and served as one of the three buildings of the Ward County Historical Society's Pioneer Village Museum. In 2019, the Ward County Historical Society announced that the building was to be moved back to Burlington along with the entirety of Pioneer Village Museum due to legal issues with the State Fair Association. The other two buildings, the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Sundre Log Cabin, will also be moved.

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Carpio, North Dakota

Carpio is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Carpio was founded in 1898. It is commonly believed that the town was named after the first post office which operated out of a railcar - hence 'Car P.O.'.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 157 people, 71 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 266.1 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 140.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% Native American.

There were 71 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.7% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% 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 2.93.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.7% male and 43.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 148 people, 67 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 251.3 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 152.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. 61.1% were of Norwegian and 21.4% German ancestry.

There were 67 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 37.3% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,344, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,397. There were 10.8% of families and 11.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.4% of under eighteens and 12.2% 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, Carpio has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Education
Carpio is divided between the Lewis and Clark School District and the United Public School District 7. Lewis and Clark formed in 2003 when three school districts merged.

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Des Lacs, North Dakota

Des Lacs is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Des Lacs was founded in 1888, named after the Riviere de Lacs (now Des Lacs River), from the French for "River [of] The Lakes."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, of which 0.53 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 204 people, 78 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 384.9 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 147.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 2.0% Native American, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.5% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 75 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 390.1 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 141.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.04% White, 0.48% Native American, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 75 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $22,125 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,369. About 6.2% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 or over.

B. J. was a notable resident here, bringing glory and prosperity amongst its city walls. Darkness loomed over the city after his departure in 2017.

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 Minot, 14 mi to the east.

Education
Des Lacs shares its school system with Burlington. Students in grades kindergarten through six attend school in Burlington, where the elementary school is located, while those in grades seven through twelve attend in Des Lacs at Des Lacs-Burlington High School. The district is United Public School District 7. Des Lacs students meet at the high school to ride their buses to school. Burlington students meet at the elementary school to ride their buses to school.

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Donnybrook, North Dakota

Donnybrook is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The first place named Donnybrook was founded in 1895 and named after Donnybrook Fair in Ireland. In 1897, the postmaster of this site changed the name to Goetz. The name Donnybrook was then reused in 1898 when a new town formed to the west of Goetz along the main line of the Soo Line Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.70 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 59 people, 29 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 84.3 PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 52.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White and 3.4% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, of which 17.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.5% 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 2.03 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 51.9 years. 15.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 44.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 36 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 128.5 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 65.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.56% White, 4.44% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.67% of the population.

There were 36 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,599. There were 8.3% of families and 10.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and 25.0% of those over 64.

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Douglas, North Dakota

Douglas is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 93 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Douglas was founded in 1906.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, multiple business buildings on Main Street were demolished. Between 2005 and 2009, the school was razed for an unknown reason. Today, the town is a shell of its former self, with a bar being the only business left in operation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, of which 0.29 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 64 people, 28 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 220.7 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 137.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 3.1% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 28 households, of which 32.1% 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, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% 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 2.89.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.2% male and 57.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 64 people, 30 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 223.1 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 153.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.75% White and 6.25% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.12% of the population.

There were 30 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% 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 2.59.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 15.6% from 25 to 44, 40.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $14,444 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,409. There were 7.1% of families and 13.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Kenmare, North Dakota

Kenmare is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census. Kenmare is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Kenmare was platted in 1897. The city most likely was named after Kenmare, in Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,096 people, 480 households, and 281 families living in the city. The population density was 883.9 PD/sqmi. There were 558 housing units at an average density of 450.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 480 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,081 people, 468 households, and 278 families living in the city. The population density was 872.8 PD/sqmi. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 446.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.33% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 468 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% 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 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 30.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,057, and the median income for a family was $40,125. Males had a median income of $27,031 versus $17,826 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,428. About 10.0% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 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, Kenmare has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

title: Kenmare, North Dakota


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Bootleg

A bootleg is the upper part (or shaft) of a boot.

Bootleg, bootlegging or bootlegger(s) may also refer to:

Common meanings

 * Rum-running, the illegal business of transporting and trading in alcoholic beverages
 * Moonshine, illicitly made and/or distributed alcohol
 * Bootleg recording, an audio or video recording released unofficially
 * Counterfeit copies of existing toys and games (including video games and video game consoles) manufactured and sold without license from the intellectual property holder.

Apparel

 * Bootleg trousers, a kind of bell-bottomed trousers
 * Bootleg, a brand name used by C. & J. Clark for children's shoes and trainers

Film and television

 * Bootleg (TV series), a 2002 miniseries for children
 * Bootleggers (1961 film), a Soviet short film about alcohol bootlegging
 * Bootleggers (1969 film), an Italian-Spanish crime-action film
 * Bootleggers (1974 film), an American crime film
 * Bootleg (1985 film), a 1985 Australian film
 * Bootlegger (2021 film), a 2021 Canadian film

Music

 * "Boot-Leg", a song by Booker T & the MG's
 * Bootleg (Bad News album), released 1988
 * Bootleg (Downchild Blues Band album), released 1971
 * Bootleg (Larry Norman album), released 1972
 * Bootleg (Tempest album), released 1991
 * Bootleg (Kenshi Yonezu album), released 2017
 * Bootlegs (Kristy Thirsk album), released 2000
 * Bootleg, a 2004 album by Avenue D
 * Bootleg, a 2007 album by Eric's Trip
 * "Bootleg", a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival from Bayou Country
 * "Bootleg", another term for a mashup

Other media

 * Bootleg (character), fictional superheroine in the comic book New Men
 * Bootleg radio, also known as pirate radio
 * The Bootleggers, a 1961 non-fiction book by Kenneth Allsop

Other uses

 * Bootlegging (business), practicing unauthorized research activities within an organization
 * Bootleg Fire, a 2021 Oregon wildfire
 * Bootleg mining, a mining practice involving small, illegal mines
 * Bootleg play, a tactic in American football
 * Bootleg turn, a driving maneuver

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Makoti, North Dakota

Makoti is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 148 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Makoti was founded in 1911.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 154 people, 71 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The population density was 770.0 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 435.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.6% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 71 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.5% were non-families. 43.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% 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 145 people, 74 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 733.3 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 450.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.86% White, 2.76% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races.

There were 74 households, out of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.7% were non-families. 48.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,703. There were 10.3% of families and 19.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 39.3% of under eighteens and 3.8% of those over 64.

Education
It is within the Lewis and Clark School District, which formed in 2003 when three school districts merged, including the North Shore School District, which was based in Makoti.

title: Makoti, North Dakota