Almont, North Dakota facts for kids
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Almont, North Dakota
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An old grain elevator in Almont
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Location of Almont, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Morton |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Incorporated | 1936 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.49 sq mi (6.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.49 sq mi (6.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 100 |
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96 |
| • Density | 40.10/sq mi (15.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58520
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-01700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035905 |
Almont is a small city in Morton County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the larger Bismarck–Mandan area. In 2020, about 100 people lived there.
Almont was started in 1906 and became an official city in 1936. Its population was highest in 1940, with 232 people. After 1947, when the main railroad tracks were moved, the city's population slowly went down.
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Where is Almont?
Almont is located in North Dakota. It is about 10 miles south of Interstate 94, a major highway. The city covers an area of about 2.64 square miles, and all of it is land.
What is the Weather Like?
Almont has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
Who Lives in Almont?
Here's how Almont's population has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 232 | — | |
| 1950 | 190 | −18.1% | |
| 1960 | 190 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 109 | −42.6% | |
| 1980 | 146 | 33.9% | |
| 1990 | 117 | −19.9% | |
| 2000 | 89 | −23.9% | |
| 2010 | 122 | 37.1% | |
| 2020 | 100 | −18.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 96 | −21.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 122 people living in Almont. These people lived in 51 households, and 30 of those were families. Most people living in Almont were White.
About 29% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.39 people.
The average age of people in Almont was 41.8 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18, and about 14% were 65 or older.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Almont had 89 people living there. There were 43 households and 22 families. Like in 2010, most people were White.
About 25% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.07 people.
The average age was 40 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18, and 18% was 65 or older.
Schools in Almont
Almont is part of the New Salem-Almont School District. Before 2008, it was in the Sims School District 8, which ran Almont Elementary School. At that time, high school students from Almont went to schools in New Salem.
In 2008, the Sims School District merged with the New Salem schools. After this, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction said that Almont Elementary was "nonoperating," meaning it was no longer open.
See also
In Spanish: Almont para niños
