Canton City, North Dakota facts for kids
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Canton City, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Founded | 1882 |
| 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 | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 31 |
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33 |
| • Density | 124.50/sq mi (48.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58241
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| Area code | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-12060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035953 |
Canton City, also known as Hensel, is a small city in Pembina County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is located on the eastern edge of Park Township. In 2020, about 31 people lived there.
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History of Canton City
How Canton City Got Its Name
Canton City was first started as Canton Village in 1882. But there's a bit of a story about its name!
A post office, which handles mail, was moved to Canton City from a nearby place called Hensel. When it moved, it kept the name "Hensel Post Office." This is why many people call the town Hensel, and you might even see it marked as Hensel on road signs and maps.
However, the official and legal name of the town is Canton City. Even though it's often called Hensel, its true name is Canton.
The First Post Office
No old papers have been found to show exactly where the first Hensel Post Office was. But experts think it was about two miles southwest of today's Canton City.
It was likely on land that Joseph Erwin (or Irwin) settled. He was the first postmaster, starting on February 5, 1884.
Geography of Canton City
Where is Canton City?
Canton City is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population of Canton City
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Canton City has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 98 | — | |
| 1910 | 115 | 17.3% | |
| 1920 | 101 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 125 | 23.8% | |
| 1940 | 148 | 18.4% | |
| 1950 | 139 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 130 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 81 | −37.7% | |
| 1980 | 68 | −16.0% | |
| 1990 | 64 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 42 | −34.4% | |
| 2010 | 45 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 31 | −31.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 33 | −26.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 45 people lived in Canton City. There were 26 homes, and 12 of these were families.
The city had about 321 people per square mile. Most of the people living there (97.8%) were White. A small number (2.2%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 15.4% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (53.8%) were not families. This means they were individuals living alone or roommates. About 11.5% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in the city was about 51 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Canton City (Dakota del Norte) para niños
