Mapleton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Mapleton, North Dakota
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A residential neighborhood in Mapleton
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| Motto(s):
"A great place to branch out and grow"
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Location of Mapleton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.91 sq mi (10.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.91 sq mi (10.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 762 |
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1,238 |
| • Density | 316.54/sq mi (122.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58059
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-50580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030095 |
| Website | MapletonND.com |
Mapleton is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Maple River. The population was 762 at the 2010 census, and was estimated at 1,112 as of 2018. Mapleton serves as a bedroom community of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. The core cities are ten miles to the east of Mapleton.
History
Mapleton was platted in 1876, soon after the railroad was extended to that point. The city took its name from the Maple River. A post office has been in operation at Mapleton since 1875.
Geography
Mapleton is located at 46°53′24″N 97°3′8″W / 46.89000°N 97.05222°W (46.890002, -97.052112).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.00 square miles (10.36 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 119 | — | |
| 1900 | 322 | 170.6% | |
| 1910 | 207 | −35.7% | |
| 1920 | 198 | −4.3% | |
| 1930 | 195 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 180 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 169 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 180 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 219 | 21.7% | |
| 1980 | 306 | 39.7% | |
| 1990 | 682 | 122.9% | |
| 2000 | 606 | −11.1% | |
| 2010 | 762 | 25.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,238 | 62.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 762 people, 248 households, and 216 families living in the city. The population density was 190.5 inhabitants per square mile (73.6/km2). There were 264 housing units at an average density of 66.0 per square mile (25.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 3.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.
There were 248 households, of which 51.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 12.9% were non-families. 8.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.22.
The median age in the city was 30.4 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.7% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 2.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mapleton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Notable person
- Mark Andrews, U.S. Congressman
See also
In Spanish: Mapleton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
