Abercrombie, North Dakota facts for kids
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Abercrombie, North Dakota
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Broadway in Abercrombie in 2007
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Location of Abercrombie, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 244 |
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(2022)
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255 |
| • Density | 753.09/sq mi (290.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58001
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-00100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035900 |
Abercrombie is a city in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 244 at the 2020 census. Abercrombie was founded in 1884.
History
Abercrombie was founded in 1884. It was named after Fort Abercrombie, a local military installation adjacent to the city. This means the city indirectly received its name from Lieutenant Colonel Abercrombie, first commanding officer of the fort. The city is part of the military reservation and is located on section 4, 134–48.
Abercrombie did not come into being until 1884, when Fargo and Southern Railroad was built through the Red River Valley along the Red River. Then directly west of the old fort, the town of Abercrombie was started.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 299 | — | |
| 1920 | 266 | −11.0% | |
| 1930 | 242 | −9.0% | |
| 1940 | 215 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 244 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 244 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 262 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 260 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 296 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 263 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 244 | −7.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 255 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Abercrombie is part of the Wahpeton, ND MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 263 people, 104 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 431.1 inhabitants per square mile (166.4/km2). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 198.4 per square mile (76.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 104 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.7% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.15.
The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Economy
The economy of Abercrombie is surrounded by agriculture. While agriculture does play the dominant role in the southern Red River Valley, the city of Abercrombie provides employment in sectors such as education, telecommunication, and manufacturing.
Culture
Many of the settlers who came from Norway, Sweden and Denmark in the late 1860s and early 1870s came first to Wisconsin and southern Minnesota to work in the Lumber mills. While there, they heard much about the Red River Valley and its fertility and great possibility. At this time a Mr. Strandvold was writing articles geared towards appealing to young Norsemen with the intention of drawing them to the Valley.
Education
The city of Abercrombie is served by the Richland 44 School District, which contains 2 schools:
- Elementary School (Preschool-6)
- Richland Elementary School
- Junior/Senior High School (7-12)
- Richland Junior/Senior High School
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, Abercrombie has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Abercrombie para niños
