Benedict, North Dakota facts for kids
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Benedict, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McLean |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
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66 |
| • Density | 272.00/sq mi (105.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58716
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-05980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035927 |
Benedict is a small city located in McLean County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1906. According to the 2020 census, 68 people lived there.
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Where is Benedict Located?
Benedict is in North Dakota, a state in the central United States. The city covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Benedict?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 195 | — | |
| 1930 | 145 | −25.6% | |
| 1940 | 167 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 127 | −24.0% | |
| 1960 | 129 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 72 | −44.2% | |
| 1980 | 68 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 52 | −23.5% | |
| 2000 | 53 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 66 | 24.5% | |
| 2020 | 68 | 3.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 66 | 0.0% | |
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The population of Benedict has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 195 people. By 2020, the population was 68.
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 66 people living in Benedict. These people lived in 32 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 18 were families.
- About 25% of households had kids under 18.
- Most households (43.8%) were married couples living together.
- Some households (37.5%) were individuals living alone.
- About 15.6% of people living alone were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Benedict in 2010 was 47 years old.
- 21.2% of residents were under 18.
- 24.2% were 65 years or older.
- More females lived in the city (59.1%) than males (40.9%).
Education in Benedict
Students in Benedict attend schools within the Max Public School District 50. This district provides education for children in the area.
See also
- In Spanish: Benedict (Dakota del Norte) para niños
