Crystal, North Dakota facts for kids
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Crystal, North Dakota
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American Legion post in Crystal, North Dakota
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Location of Crystal, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
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113 |
| • Density | 168.60/sq mi (65.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58222
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-17060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035982 |
Crystal is a small city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 116 people lived there. Crystal was started in 1879.
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History of Crystal
Crystal was planned and settled in 1879. A post office opened in Crystal in 1880. This means people could send and receive mail there.
Geography of Crystal
Crystal is located in North Dakota. A small waterway called Cart Creek flows near the town. The Crystal Bridge crosses over this creek. The city covers an area of about 1.78 square kilometers (0.69 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Crystal
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 385 | — | |
| 1910 | 376 | −2.3% | |
| 1920 | 349 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 314 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 428 | 36.3% | |
| 1950 | 429 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 372 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 272 | −26.9% | |
| 1980 | 256 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 199 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 167 | −16.1% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −17.4% | |
| 2020 | 116 | −15.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 113 | −18.1% | |
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Crystal's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 138 people living in Crystal. These people lived in 62 different homes. About 36 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Crystal was about 47.5 years old.
- About 24% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 19% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were between 18 and 64 years old.
Famous Person from Crystal
- Fern Headley was a hockey player. He played as a defenceman for famous teams like the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins.
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