Drayton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Drayton, North Dakota
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Drayton Drug in Downtown Drayton
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| Nicknames:
"Baseball Capital of North Dakota"
"Catfish Capital of the North" |
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Location of Drayton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 757 |
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746 |
| • Density | 1,150.46/sq mi (443.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58225
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-20340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035998 |
Drayton is a small city located in Pembina County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 757 people lived there. The city was started in 1878. Drayton is sometimes called the "Baseball Capital of North Dakota" and the "Catfish Capital of the North."
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Geography of Drayton
Drayton is a small city that covers about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
History of Drayton
Drayton was first known as Hastings Landing. Later, settlers from Drayton, Ontario in Canada gave it its current name.
The Drayton Drawbridge
In 1911, a special bridge called a drawbridge was built in Drayton. This bridge was meant to connect Drayton to Minnesota. People thought many riverboats would start using the upper Red River again.
However, the river levels stayed low, and the riverboats never came back. Because of this, the drawbridge was never needed to be raised. It became a bridge that never had to do its main job!
Economy and Jobs in Drayton
The biggest employer in Drayton is American Crystal Sugar. This company has a large sugar refinery just outside the city. It provides about 140 year-round jobs and 75 seasonal jobs. This means many people in Drayton work at the sugar refinery.
Drayton's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 62 | — | |
| 1890 | 318 | 412.9% | |
| 1900 | 688 | 116.4% | |
| 1910 | 587 | −14.7% | |
| 1920 | 637 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 502 | −21.2% | |
| 1940 | 688 | 37.1% | |
| 1950 | 875 | 27.2% | |
| 1960 | 940 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,095 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,082 | −1.2% | |
| 1990 | 961 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 913 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 824 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 757 | −8.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 746 | −9.5% | |
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The population of Drayton has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 824 people living in the city. These people lived in 389 households.
Most people in Drayton are White (98.3%). A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Drayton in 2010 was about 45.9 years old. This means that many adults live in the city.
Drayton: The Baseball Capital
In 1958, the Governor of North Dakota, John Davis, gave Drayton a special title. He declared it the "Baseball Capital of North Dakota."
Drayton's Baseball Championships
Drayton earned this title because of its amazing baseball teams.
- The Drayton High School baseball team won the state championship every year from 1958 to 1963. That's six years in a row!
- In 1958 and 1962, Drayton also won the American Legion Class A championship.
- After winning the state title in 1958, they went on to win the multi-state regional championship.
These wins were very impressive. Drayton was the smallest town to win both the state and regional Class A titles. This showed how much talent and dedication the baseball players from Drayton had.
Climate in Drayton
Drayton has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid.
- Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
This type of climate is common in many parts of the northern United States.
See also
In Spanish: Drayton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
