Carrington, North Dakota facts for kids
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Carrington, North Dakota
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Grain Elevator in Carrington
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| Nickname(s):
Central City
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Location of Carrington, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Foster |
| Platted | 1882 |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.15 km2) |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,080 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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2,053 |
| • Density | 877.27/sq mi (338.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58421
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-12340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035955 |
| Highways | US 52, US 281, ND 200 |
Carrington is a small city in Foster County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's known as the "Central City" because of its location. Carrington is also the main town, or county seat, of Foster County.
In 2020, about 2,080 people lived here. The city was officially started in 1883. Carrington is home to the Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc, which makes pasta!
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History
Carrington was planned out in 1882 by a person named M. D. Carrington. The city was named after him. Since 1883, Carrington has been the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located. A post office has also been open in Carrington since 1883.
Geography
Carrington is located in North Dakota. It covers a total area of about 2.11 square miles (about 5.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,217 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,420 | 16.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,717 | 20.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,850 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,101 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,438 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,491 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,641 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,267 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,268 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,065 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,080 | 0.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,053 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 2,065 people living in Carrington. These people lived in 951 households. About 540 of these households were families.
Most people in Carrington are White (98.1%). A small number of people are Native American (0.7%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Carrington in 2010 was 46 years old. About 21.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 24.8% of the people were 65 years or older.
Local Information
News and Radio
Carrington has its own local newspaper called the Foster County Independent.
You can also listen to a local radio station:
| AM radio stations | |||||
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City |
| 1600 AM | KDAK | Dakota Country Radio | Full service/Country | Ingstad Family Media | Carrington |
Schools in Carrington
Students in Carrington attend schools run by the Carrington Public Schools system. This includes Carrington Elementary School and Carrington High School. There is also a private school called Prairie View Adventist School.
Getting Around
Carrington is easy to reach because several major highways pass through it. These include US 52, US 281, and ND 200. These highways help people travel north, south, east, and west.
The city also has train services. Both the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Red River Valley and Western Railroad serve Carrington.
Famous People from Carrington
Some notable people have come from Carrington:
- Laura J. Eisenhuth – She was the North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1893 to 1894. She was the first woman in the United States to be elected to a statewide office!
- Jim Kleinsasser – He played professional football as a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Larry Woiwode – He is a well-known author and was named the poet laureate of North Dakota.
Climate and Weather
Carrington has a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
| Climate data for Carrington 4 N, North Dakota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1967–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
58 (14) |
76 (24) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
107 (42) |
107 (42) |
105 (41) |
92 (33) |
78 (26) |
61 (16) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 18.3 (−7.6) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
35.8 (2.1) |
53.2 (11.8) |
67.2 (19.6) |
76.4 (24.7) |
81.7 (27.6) |
80.7 (27.1) |
71.8 (22.1) |
55.2 (12.9) |
37.1 (2.8) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
51.9 (11.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 8.4 (−13.1) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
41.0 (5.0) |
54.6 (12.6) |
64.8 (18.2) |
69.5 (20.8) |
67.5 (19.7) |
58.5 (14.7) |
43.6 (6.4) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
13.9 (−10.1) |
40.6 (4.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −1.5 (−18.6) |
2.1 (−16.6) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
41.9 (5.5) |
53.3 (11.8) |
57.3 (14.1) |
54.4 (12.4) |
45.3 (7.4) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
5.0 (−15.0) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−39 (−39) |
−26 (−32) |
−12 (−24) |
14 (−10) |
29 (−2) |
34 (1) |
28 (−2) |
15 (−9) |
−3 (−19) |
−27 (−33) |
−37 (−38) |
−39 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.53 (13) |
0.42 (11) |
0.75 (19) |
1.25 (32) |
2.76 (70) |
3.78 (96) |
3.60 (91) |
2.33 (59) |
1.97 (50) |
1.90 (48) |
0.67 (17) |
0.81 (21) |
20.77 (528) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 9.3 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 80.8 |
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See also
In Spanish: Carrington (Dakota del Norte) para niños
