Carpio, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carpio, North Dakota
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Location of Carpio, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,700 ft (500 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 144 |
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140 |
| • Density | 227.49/sq mi (87.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58725
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-12260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035954 |
Carpio is a small city located in Ward County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is part of the Minot area, which is a "Micropolitan Statistical Area." This means it's a smaller city area that still has a central city and close ties to nearby communities. Carpio was founded a long time ago, in 1898. Many people believe its name comes from the first post office, which was in a railcar, leading to the name "Car P.O." In 2020, about 144 people lived in Carpio.
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Where is Carpio?
Carpio is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 1.64 square kilometers (0.63 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Carpio has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 257 | — | |
| 1920 | 244 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 344 | 41.0% | |
| 1940 | 322 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 194 | −39.8% | |
| 1960 | 199 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 215 | 8.0% | |
| 1980 | 244 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 178 | −27.0% | |
| 2000 | 148 | −16.9% | |
| 2010 | 157 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 144 | −8.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 140 | −10.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Carpio in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 157 people living in Carpio. These people lived in 71 different homes, and 40 of these were families. Most of the people living in Carpio were White (99.4%), with a small number of Native American residents (0.6%).
The average age of people in Carpio was about 43.5 years old. Many different age groups lived there, including kids under 18, young adults, middle-aged people, and seniors.
What is the Weather Like?
Carpio has a humid continental climate. This means the area experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and can sometimes feel humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
Schools in Carpio
The city of Carpio is served by two different school districts. These are the Lewis and Clark School District and the United Public School District 7. The Lewis and Clark School District was formed in 2003 when three smaller school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Carpio (Dakota del Norte) para niños
