Coleharbor, North Dakota facts for kids
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Coleharbor, North Dakota
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The former 83 Cafe in Coleharbor (now gone)
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Location of Coleharbor, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McLean |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 59 |
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65 |
| • Density | 324.18/sq mi (124.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58531
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-15140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035974 |
Coleharbor is a small city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1904. In 2020, about 59 people lived there.
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History of Coleharbor
Coleharbor started in 1904. This was when a railroad line reached the area. The city's name comes from two things. One part is from W. A. Cole, an official from the Soo Railroad. The other part refers to an older place called Coal Harbor. That place was on the Missouri River nearby.
In July 2006, Coleharbor experienced a very strong storm. This type of storm is called a derecho. It caused a lot of damage around the town. Part of the old school building, which was made of brick, was blown down. However, a nearby grain elevator was not damaged.
Geography of Coleharbor
Coleharbor is a small city in terms of its size. It covers about 0.19 square miles (0.47 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Coleharbor has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
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| 1950 | 315 | — | |
| 1960 | 210 | −33.3% | |
| 1970 | 112 | −46.7% | |
| 1980 | 150 | 33.9% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −41.3% | |
| 2000 | 106 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 79 | −25.5% | |
| 2020 | 59 | −25.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 65 | −17.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Coleharbor in 2010
In 2010, there were 79 people living in Coleharbor. These people lived in 37 different homes. About 22 of these were families.
Most people in Coleharbor were White (96.2%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 5.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 27% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (51.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 40.5% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in the city was 47.5 years old. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. Another 20.3% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (55.7%) than females (44.3%).
Climate in Coleharbor
Coleharbor has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means the weather changes a lot between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
Education
Students in Coleharbor attend schools in the Underwood Public School District 8.
See also
In Spanish: Coleharbor (Dakota del Norte) para niños
