Brocket, North Dakota facts for kids
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Brocket, North Dakota
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Brocket at twilight
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Location of Brocket, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34 |
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(2022)
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32 |
| • Density | 44.97/sq mi (17.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58321
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-09700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035943 |
Brocket is a very small city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1901. In 2020, the census counted 34 people living there.
Where is Brocket?
Brocket is located in the state of North Dakota. It covers an area of about 1.96 square kilometers (or 0.76 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Brocket?
The number of people living in Brocket has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 186 | — | |
| 1920 | 240 | 29.0% | |
| 1930 | 276 | 15.0% | |
| 1940 | 291 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 212 | −27.1% | |
| 1960 | 153 | −27.8% | |
| 1970 | 95 | −37.9% | |
| 1980 | 74 | −22.1% | |
| 1990 | 81 | 9.5% | |
| 2000 | 65 | −19.8% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 34 | −40.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 32 | −43.9% | |
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Brocket in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 57 people lived in Brocket. These people lived in 25 different homes, and 17 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Brocket in 2010 were White. About 24% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (60%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the city was about 50.5 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18. Also, a good number of people, about 26%, were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Brocket (Dakota del Norte) para niños
