Dwight, North Dakota facts for kids
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Dwight, North Dakota
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Fire department bell in Dwight
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Location of Dwight in North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
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79 |
| • Density | 412.37/sq mi (159.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58075
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-21220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036001 |
Dwight is a small city located in Richland County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1881. In 2020, about 80 people lived there. Dwight is part of the larger Wahpeton, ND–MN area.
History of Dwight
Dwight got its name from Jeremiah W. Dwight. He owned a very large farming business called the Dwight Farm and Land Company. This company started in 1879. It managed a huge farm of 27,000 acres in the area. These very large farms were known as bonanza farms.
An important person named John Miller lived in Dwight. He was the first governor of North Dakota. Miller also worked as the superintendent, or manager, of the Dwight bonanza farm.
Geography of Dwight
Dwight is a small city in terms of size. According to official measurements, the city covers a total area of about 0.50 square kilometers (0.19 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Dwight has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 139 | — | |
| 1930 | 104 | −25.2% | |
| 1940 | 168 | 61.5% | |
| 1950 | 129 | −23.2% | |
| 1960 | 101 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 93 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 72 | −22.6% | |
| 1990 | 83 | 15.3% | |
| 2000 | 75 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 82 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 80 | −2.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 79 | −3.7% | |
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As of the 2020 census, 80 people lived in Dwight. The city had 32 households. The population density was about 159 people per square kilometer (412 people per square mile).
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Location of Dwight in North Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Dwight (Dakota del Norte) para niños
