Dunseith, North Dakota facts for kids
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Dunseith, North Dakota
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Location of Dunseith, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Rolette |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Named for | Jeannette Dunseith Eaton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 632 |
| • Estimate
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622 |
| • Density | 630.74/sq mi (243.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58329
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-21020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036000 |
Dunseith is a small city in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 632 people lived there. Dunseith is famous for being very close to the International Peace Garden. This garden is a special place that celebrates peace between the United States and Canada.
The border crossing at the Peace Garden is open 24 hours a day. This makes it one of only three such crossings in North Dakota. Dunseith is also home to the "W'eel Turtle," which is the world's largest turtle sculpture. It's made from over 2,000 green-painted wheels!
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History of Dunseith
Dunseith was first planned out in 1882. The town was officially started in 1884 by William Dunseith Eaton from Chicago. A post office opened in Dunseith in the same year, 1884. The city became an official town in 1908.
Geography and Location
Dunseith covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located just south of the Turtle Mountain plateau. This plateau is a raised, flat area of land.
Population Changes in Dunseith
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 473 | — | |
| 1920 | 374 | −20.9% | |
| 1930 | 484 | 29.4% | |
| 1940 | 719 | 48.6% | |
| 1950 | 713 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,017 | 42.6% | |
| 1970 | 811 | −20.3% | |
| 1980 | 625 | −22.9% | |
| 1990 | 723 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 739 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 773 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 632 | −18.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 622 | −19.5% | |
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Dunseith in 2010
In 2010, the city had 773 people living there. There were 274 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 170 of these were families. The city had about 773 people per square mile.
Many different groups of people live in Dunseith. Most residents, about 79.6%, were Native American. About 15% were White. Other groups made up the rest of the population.
About 46% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Dunseith was 27.4 years old. About 35.8% of residents were under 18. About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
Climate in Dunseith
Dunseith has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
