Enderlin, North Dakota facts for kids
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Enderlin, North Dakota
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Downtown Enderlin: post office, history center, city hall
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| Motto(s):
"Small Town With a BIG Heart!"
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Location of Enderlin, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Counties | Ransom, Cass |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 881 |
| • Estimate
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861 |
| • Density | 540.16/sq mi (208.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58027
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-24260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036024 |
Enderlin is a friendly city located in North Dakota, a state in the United States. It sits partly in Cass County and partly in Ransom County. In 2020, about 881 people called Enderlin home. It's known as a "Small Town With a BIG Heart!"
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History of Enderlin
How Enderlin Began
Enderlin was officially started in 1891. It grew up around the Soo Line Railroad. One of the oldest buildings still standing is the Robert Lindemann House. It was built in 1913 and is now a special historic place.
What's in a Name?
There are two fun stories about how Enderlin got its name. One idea is that it comes from a German phrase, "End der Line." This means "end of the line." For a short time, Enderlin was the last stop on the Soo Line Railroad's main path through North Dakota.
Another story says that the wife of a Soo Line official suggested the name. She might have gotten the idea from a character in a book.
Geography and Climate
Where is Enderlin Located?
Enderlin is located right next to the Maple River. The city covers about 1.63 square miles (4.22 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Enderlin's Weather
Enderlin has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
| Climate data for Enderlin 2W, North Dakota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1952–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
66 (19) |
81 (27) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
103 (39) |
106 (41) |
108 (42) |
102 (39) |
92 (33) |
75 (24) |
60 (16) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 22.5 (−5.3) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
40.2 (4.6) |
57.4 (14.1) |
71.4 (21.9) |
80.3 (26.8) |
84.9 (29.4) |
83.2 (28.4) |
75.7 (24.3) |
59.4 (15.2) |
41.9 (5.5) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
56.0 (13.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 12.9 (−10.6) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
45.5 (7.5) |
59.1 (15.1) |
69.0 (20.6) |
73.0 (22.8) |
70.9 (21.6) |
63.0 (17.2) |
48.3 (9.1) |
32.6 (0.3) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
45.1 (7.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 3.3 (−15.9) |
7.1 (−13.8) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
33.6 (0.9) |
46.8 (8.2) |
57.7 (14.3) |
61.1 (16.2) |
58.7 (14.8) |
50.2 (10.1) |
37.1 (2.8) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
10.3 (−12.1) |
34.1 (1.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −36 (−38) |
−37 (−38) |
−35 (−37) |
−8 (−22) |
18 (−8) |
31 (−1) |
38 (3) |
31 (−1) |
17 (−8) |
6 (−14) |
−25 (−32) |
−32 (−36) |
−37 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.54 (14) |
0.64 (16) |
1.18 (30) |
1.51 (38) |
3.17 (81) |
4.13 (105) |
3.40 (86) |
2.70 (69) |
2.66 (68) |
2.14 (54) |
0.82 (21) |
0.68 (17) |
23.57 (599) |
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People of Enderlin
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Enderlin has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 636 residents. The population grew to its highest in 1920 with 1,919 people. By 2020, the population was 881.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 636 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,540 | 142.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,919 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,839 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,593 | −13.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,504 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,596 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,343 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,151 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 997 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 947 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 886 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 881 | −0.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 861 | −2.8% | |
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Who Lives in Enderlin? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 886 people living in Enderlin. Most residents (98.6%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 386 households in the city. Many were families, including married couples. About 24.4% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Enderlin was 48.5 years old.
Enderlin's Economy
Main Industries
The Canadian Pacific Railway still uses a rail yard in Enderlin. This means shipping goods by train is an important part of the city's economy.
Another key business is an ADM plant. This factory processes edible oils and is located just outside of town.
Places to Worship
Enderlin has several churches for its community members:
- First Lutheran Church
- Trinity Lutheran Church – This church was started in 1884 by German immigrants. Services began to be held in English after 1941.
- St. Patrick Catholic Church – This is the only Roman Catholic church in Enderlin.
- First United Methodist Church
Famous People from Enderlin
Some notable people have come from Enderlin:
- Kenneth O. Bjork – an educator and historian
- T. Keith Glennan – a director of a space agency
- Gaylord T. Gunhus – a chaplain in the United States Army
- John Wall – an educator and politician from North Dakota
