Emerado, North Dakota facts for kids
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Emerado, North Dakota
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The Post Office in Emerado
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| Nickname(s):
"City of fun"
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Location of Emerado, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| Metro | Greater Grand Forks |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 443 |
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439 |
| • Density | 1,429.03/sq mi (551.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58228
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-24060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036023 |
Emerado is a small city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is located very close to the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Emerado is part of a larger area known as "Greater Grand Forks", which includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.
In 2020, about 443 people lived in Emerado. This makes it a close-knit community.
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Geography of Emerado
Emerado is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Education in Emerado
Emerado has its own school, Emerado Elementary School. This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way up to 8th grade. After finishing 8th grade, students can choose to attend high school in nearby towns. These towns include Grand Forks, Northwood, or Larimore.
The Emerado school helps students get to Larimore High School by providing bus service. The school also offers a breakfast program and an after-school program. With around 100 students, Emerado School is small. This allows students to feel comfortable while still getting a good education.
Population and People
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| 1960 | 328 | — | |
| 1970 | 515 | 57.0% | |
| 1980 | 596 | 15.7% | |
| 1990 | 483 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 510 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 414 | −18.8% | |
| 2020 | 443 | 7.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 439 | 6.0% | |
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Emerado's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 414 people living in Emerado. These people lived in 184 different homes. About 29% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were made up of married couples.
The people in Emerado come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, but there were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Climate in Emerado
Emerado has a climate with big changes between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold at times. This type of weather is known as a warm-summer humid continental climate.
Transportation Options
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Emerado. This train travels between cities like Seattle and Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Emerado. If you want to catch the train, the closest station is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) east in Grand Forks.
School District
Emerado is part of the Emerado Public School District 127. This district manages the local schools.
See also
In Spanish: Emerado (Dakota del Norte) para niños
