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Aneta, North Dakota
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Location of Aneta, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Nelson |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 234 |
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237 |
| • Density | 235.18/sq mi (90.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58212
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-02380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035911 |
Aneta is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community that was first settled in 1882. By 1893, Aneta officially became a city. In 2020, the census counted 234 people living there.
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A Look Back: Aneta's History
Aneta started as a settlement in 1882. It was named after Anna Rosetta Mitchell, who was the first woman to settle in the area. Because the Sheyenne River flows nearby, people sometimes called the town "The Queen City of the Upper Sheyenne."
Growing with the Railroad
In 1896, the Great Northern Railway built a train line to Aneta. This helped the city grow very quickly, turning it into a "boomtown." A boomtown is a place that grows fast because of new business or opportunities. Aneta's Post Office opened in 1883, and the railroad station was built in 1896.
Becoming a City
Aneta officially became a city in 1893. At that time, North Dakota required a town to have 500 people to become a city. Aneta had 512 residents. Later, in 1903, it was again incorporated as a city.
City Services for Residents
Over the years, Aneta added many important services for its residents:
- A school opened in 1897.
- Telephone service arrived in 1899.
- Electric lights were installed in 1912.
- A community building, called a civic auditorium, was built in 1927.
- Running water became available in 1955.
- A sewer system was put in place in 1960.
- Streets were paved in 1965.
Aneta's Location: Geography
Aneta is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.99 square miles (2.58 square kilometers) of land. There is almost no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Aneta: Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 654 | — | |
| 1920 | 662 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 568 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 509 | −10.4% | |
| 1950 | 469 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 451 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 376 | −16.6% | |
| 1980 | 341 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 314 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 284 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 222 | −21.8% | |
| 2020 | 234 | 5.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 237 | 6.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 222 people living in Aneta. These people lived in 107 different homes. About half of these homes were families. The city had about 224 people per square mile.
The people living in Aneta were mostly White. A small number of residents were Native American or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Aneta
The average age of people in Aneta in 2010 was about 60.7 years old.
- About 10% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 10% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- The largest group, about 45%, was 65 years old or older.
The city had a nearly equal number of males and females, with about 50.9% male and 49.1% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Aneta (Dakota del Norte) para niños
