Dawson, North Dakota facts for kids
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Dawson, North Dakota
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Post office in Dawson
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Location of Dawson, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Kidder |
| Laid out | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 74 |
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| • Density | 217.01/sq mi (83.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58428
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-18260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035984 |
Dawson is a small city in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 74 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Dawson
Dawson was first planned in 1882. A person named J. Dawson Thompson helped to create the city. The city was named after him. Before the city was even planned, a post office opened in Dawson in 1881. This means people were living and sending mail there even earlier!
Where is Dawson Located?
Dawson is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People Living in Dawson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 298 | — | |
| 1930 | 306 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 263 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 280 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 206 | −26.4% | |
| 1970 | 131 | −36.4% | |
| 1980 | 144 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 78 | −45.8% | |
| 2000 | 75 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 61 | −18.7% | |
| 2020 | 74 | 21.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 74 | 21.3% | |
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Dawson has a special memorial wall. This wall honors soldiers who served in wars for their country. It is a way to remember their bravery and service.
Dawson's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Dawson had 61 people living there. These people lived in 30 different homes. About 16 of these homes were families. The city's population density was about 179 people per square mile. This means there were not many people living close together.
Most people in Dawson were White. About 8 out of every 100 people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2010, about 20% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (40%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. Almost half of all homes (46.7%) were individuals living alone. About 17% of people living alone were 65 years or older.
The average age in Dawson was about 52 and a half years old. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 23% were 65 or older. The city had more males (57.4%) than females (42.6%).
