Carson, North Dakota facts for kids
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Carson, North Dakota
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Business District of Carson
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Location of Carson, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2) |
| • Land | 3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
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245 |
| • Density | 63.64/sq mi (24.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58529
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-12460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035956 |
Carson is a small city in North Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Grant County. In 2020, about 254 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Carson's History
Carson was started in 1910. This happened when the Northern Pacific Railway built its train tracks to this spot. The city got its name by combining parts of two early settlers' names: Frank Carter and Simon Pederson.
Where is Carson?
Carson is located in North Dakota. It covers an area of about 4 square miles (10.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Carson's Weather
Carson has a type of weather called a "humid continental climate." This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and winters are very cold.
Who Lives in Carson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 277 | — | |
| 1930 | 356 | 28.5% | |
| 1940 | 473 | 32.9% | |
| 1950 | 493 | 4.2% | |
| 1960 | 501 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 466 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 469 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 383 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 319 | −16.7% | |
| 2010 | 293 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 254 | −13.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 245 | −16.4% | |
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Carson's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 293 people living in Carson. They lived in 154 households. Most of the people (99.3%) were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races.
About 20% of the households had children under 18. Many households (53.2%) were made up of single people. About a quarter of all households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Carson was about 49 years old. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old. Another 28% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.9%).
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