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 (January 2004)
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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 | October 7, 1891 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.631 sq mi (4.223 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.631 sq mi (4.223 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 881 | |
| • Estimate
(2024)
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851 | |
| • Density | 521.88/sq mi (201.49/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 | |
| Sales tax | 7.5% | |
Enderlin is a small city located in the state of North Dakota, in the United States. It is found in both Ransom and Cass Counties. In 2020, about 881 people lived there. By 2024, the population was estimated to be around 851 residents.
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Exploring Enderlin's History
Enderlin was officially started on October 7, 1891. One of the oldest buildings still standing is the Robert Lindemann House. It was built in 1913 and is now a special historic place.
There are a couple of ideas about how Enderlin got its name. Some people believe it comes from a German phrase, "End der Line," meaning "end of the line." This is because the city was once the last stop for the Soo Line Railroad in North Dakota. Another story says that the wife of a Soo Line official suggested the name, taking it from a character in a book.
On June 20, 2025, a very powerful Tornado (an EF5 tornado) passed near Enderlin. This storm caused a lot of damage to the east of town. It was one of the strongest tornadoes seen in North Dakota in many years.
Geography and Climate of Enderlin
Enderlin is located right next to the Maple River. The city covers an area of about 1.631 square miles (4.223 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Enderlin's Weather
Enderlin 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 can sometimes be humid. Winters are typically cold, and can even 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 and Community in Enderlin
The population of Enderlin has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the city:
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 851 | −4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2020, there were 881 people living in Enderlin. The city had 374 households. The average age of residents in 2010 was about 48.5 years old. The community is made up of people of different ages and backgrounds.
Local Economy
The railway is still a very important part of Enderlin's economy. The Soo Line, which is now part of the Canadian Pacific Railway, still runs a train yard in the city. This helps move goods and materials.
Another key part of the local economy is a large plant that processes edible oils. This plant, run by ADM, is located just southeast of Enderlin.
Famous People from Enderlin
Several notable people have connections to Enderlin:
- Kenneth O. Bjork, an educator and historian.
- T. Keith Glennan, who directed a space agency.
- Gaylord T. Gunhus, a chaplain in the United States Army.
- John Wall, an educator and politician from North Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Enderlin (Dakota del Norte) para niños
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