Lansford, North Dakota facts for kids
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Lansford, North Dakota
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Location of Lansford, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 238 |
| • Density | 683.76/sq mi (263.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58750
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-44900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1029833 |
Lansford is a city in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 238 at the 2020 census. Lansford was founded in 1903.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 456 | — | |
| 1920 | 337 | −26.1% | |
| 1930 | 353 | 4.7% | |
| 1940 | 300 | −15.0% | |
| 1950 | 352 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 382 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 296 | −22.5% | |
| 1980 | 294 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 249 | −15.3% | |
| 2000 | 253 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 245 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 238 | −2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 245 people, 103 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 700.0 inhabitants per square mile (270.3/km2). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 365.7 per square mile (141.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 103 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.1% male and 44.9% female.
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, Lansford has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Education
The Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood School District was formed in 2005. Lansford, previously known as the Cubs, sends children to M-L-S as well as nearby Glenburn.
Notable people
- David O'Connell, North Dakota state legislator
- Henry J. Savelkoul, Minnesota state legislator
See also
In Spanish: Lansford (Dakota del Norte) para niños
