Braddock, North Dakota facts for kids
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Braddock
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Welcome sign in Braddock
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Location of Braddock, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Emmons |
| Founded | 1898 |
| 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 | 1,860 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18 |
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17 |
| • Density | 72.00/sq mi (27.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58524
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-08900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035940 |
Braddock is a small city in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1898. In 2020, the city had a population of 18 people.
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Where is Braddock Located?
Braddock is in North Dakota, a state in the central United States. The city covers a total area of about 0.65 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
A Look at Braddock's History
Braddock is the oldest town in Emmons County. It was started in the fall of 1898. This happened when the first railroad came through the county. The town was named by Frederick Underwood. He was the President of the Soo Railroad. He named it after Edward Braddock, who was the County Auditor at the time.
At first, people voted against making Braddock an official village in 1914. But later, on October 24, 1916, the vote passed. This made Braddock an official village.
Braddock's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Braddock has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1920: 216 people
- 1930: 193 people
- 1940: 185 people
- 1950: 175 people
- 1960: 141 people
- 1970: 106 people
- 1980: 86 people
- 1990: 56 people
- 2000: 43 people
- 2010: 21 people
- 2020: 18 people
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 21 people living in Braddock. These people lived in 12 different homes. Nine of these homes were families. Most of the people (95.2%) were White. A small number (4.8%) were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Braddock in 2010 was 68.5 years old. Most residents were 65 years or older (52.4%). About 61.9% of the residents were male, and 38.1% were female.
Education in Braddock
Students in Braddock attend schools in the Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Public School District 6.
Famous People from Braddock
- Pete Naaden (born 1927) - He was a State Senator for North Dakota.
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