Ambrose, North Dakota facts for kids
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Ambrose, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Divide |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24 |
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| • Density | 23.76/sq mi (9.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58833
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-01860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035907 |
Ambrose is a small city located in Divide County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 24 people. Ambrose was first established in 1906.
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Discovering Ambrose's Past
Ambrose was officially started in 1906. It was built along the Soo Railway, which was a very important train line at the time. The city got its name from a person who worked for the railroad. A post office has been open in Ambrose since it was founded in 1906, helping people send and receive mail for over a hundred years.
Ambrose's Location and Size
Ambrose is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Understanding Ambrose's Population
The number of people living in Ambrose has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, there were 320 residents. The population grew to 389 by 1920. However, since then, the number of people living in Ambrose has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 24 people lived in the city.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 320 | — | |
| 1920 | 389 | 21.6% | |
| 1930 | 334 | −14.1% | |
| 1940 | 294 | −12.0% | |
| 1950 | 286 | −2.7% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 109 | −50.5% | |
| 1980 | 60 | −45.0% | |
| 1990 | 48 | −20.0% | |
| 2000 | 23 | −52.1% | |
| 2010 | 26 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 24 | −7.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 17 | −34.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The census from 2010 counted 26 people living in Ambrose. These people lived in 18 different homes. Most of the people living in Ambrose at that time were white. The average age of people in the city was about 53.5 years old. More than half of the residents were between 45 and 64 years old.
Ambrose's Weather Patterns
Ambrose experiences a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the city has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes feel humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold at times. This climate type is often labeled as "Dfb" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Ambrose para niños
