Belfield, North Dakota facts for kids
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Belfield, North Dakota
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Downtown Belfield
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway To The West"
"Where Friends Meet On The Custer Trail" |
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 996 |
| • Density | 952.92/sq mi (367.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58622
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-05820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1034713 |
Belfield is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, United States and only 15 minutes from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Belfield's population was 996 at the 2020 census. Belfield was founded in 1883, and has seen many boom and busts in this oil-rich part of North Dakota. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Belfield is located at 46°53′10″N 103°11′55″W / 46.88611°N 103.19861°W (46.885981, -103.198622).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 square miles (2.82 km2), of which, 1.08 square miles (2.80 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 526 | — | |
| 1930 | 653 | 24.1% | |
| 1940 | 870 | 33.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,051 | 20.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,064 | 1.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,130 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,274 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 887 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 866 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 800 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 996 | 24.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 800 people, 360 households, and 225 families residing in the city. The population density was 740.7 inhabitants per square mile (286.0/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 387.0 per square mile (149.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
There were 360 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.3% female.
Business
Belfield is located between the junction of 2 major roadways, I-94 and U.S. Route 85. It is becoming greatly affected by the thriving oil activity in the area. The city has several businesses including the Trapper's Kettle Restaurant and Motel, Dairy Queen, The Cowboy Inn, Cenex/Superpumper, Dan's Conoco Station, The Roughrider Bar and Steakhouse, Belfield Laundromat, Loved N Hated Tattoo and several others.
Economy
Belfield is located at the junction of two major thoroughfares: I-94 and U.S. Route 85. It is becoming greatly affected by the thriving oil activity in the area. The city has numerous businesses, including the Trapper's Kettle Restaurant and Motel, The Cowboy Inn, Cenex/Superpumper, Dan's Conoco Station, The Roughrider Bar and Steakhouse, Belfield Laundromat, Loved N Hated Tattoo and several others.
See also
In Spanish: Belfield (Dakota del Norte) para niños
