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Cogswell, North Dakota
Cogswell Community Center
Cogswell Community Center
Location of Cogswell, North Dakota
Location of Cogswell, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Sargent
Founded 1890
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,303 ft (397 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 73
 • Estimate 
(2022)
71
 • Density 221.21/sq mi (85.52/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58017
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-15100
GNIS feature ID 1035973

Cogswell is a small city located in Sargent County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1890. In 2020, about 73 people lived there.

Where is Cogswell Located?

Cogswell is in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

How Many People Live in Cogswell?

The number of people living in Cogswell has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 418
1920 445 6.5%
1930 426 −4.3%
1940 430 0.9%
1950 393 −8.6%
1960 305 −22.4%
1970 203 −33.4%
1980 227 11.8%
1990 184 −18.9%
2000 165 −10.3%
2010 99 −40.0%
2020 73 −26.3%
2022 (est.) 71 −28.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, the census showed that 99 people lived in Cogswell. There were 50 homes in the city. About 30 of these homes were families.

Most people living in Cogswell in 2010 were White (94.9%). A small number (5.1%) were Native American.

The average age of people in Cogswell in 2010 was about 52 years old. Most residents were between 45 and 64 years old. About 14% were under 18, and 17% were 65 or older.

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