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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 city in and the county seat of Grant County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 254 at the 2020 census.
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History
Carson was laid out in 1910 when the Northern Pacific Railway was extended to that point. The city's name is a portmanteau of the surnames of two settlers: Frank Carter and Simon Pederson.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.02 square miles (10.41 km2), all land.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Carson has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 293 people, 154 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 72.9 inhabitants per square mile (28.1/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 48.3 per square mile (18.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.3% Native American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 154 households, of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.5% were non-families. 53.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 49.1 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 27.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Carson (Dakota del Norte) para niños
