Douglas, North Dakota facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 93 |
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91 |
| • Density | 327.46/sq mi (126.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58735
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-20020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035996 |
Douglas is a small city located in Ward County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 93 people lived there. It is part of the larger Minot area. Douglas was officially started in 1906.
Over the years, Douglas has seen many changes. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, several business buildings on Main Street were taken down. Between 2005 and 2009, the local school was also removed. Today, most of the original businesses are gone, with only one bar still open.
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Exploring Douglas's Location
Douglas is found in the state of North Dakota. It is located in Ward County. The city is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's a smaller city connected to the bigger city of Minot.
How Big is Douglas?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Douglas covers a total area of about 0.80 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 0.74 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). A small part, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Understanding Douglas's Population
The number of people living in Douglas has changed over time. The city was founded in 1906. Since then, its population has gone up and down.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 171 | — | |
| 1920 | 284 | 66.1% | |
| 1930 | 288 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 313 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 236 | −24.6% | |
| 1960 | 210 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 144 | −31.4% | |
| 1980 | 112 | −22.2% | |
| 1990 | 93 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 64 | −31.2% | |
| 2010 | 64 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 93 | 45.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 91 | 42.2% | |
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People in Douglas: A Look at 2010
In 2010, the census counted 64 people living in Douglas. These people made up 28 households and 19 families. The city had about 220.7 people per square mile. There were 40 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Douglas were White, making up 95.3% of the population. Some residents were Native American (3.1%). A small number (1.6%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Douglas in 2010 was 49.3 years old. About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 15.6% of the population. The city had more females (57.8%) than males (42.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Douglas (Dakota del Norte) para niños
