Epping, North Dakota facts for kids
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Epping, North Dakota
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Epping Hardware
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| Motto(s):
"The 'Biggest' Little On The Great Northern Railroad"
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Location of Epping, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 84 |
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78 |
| • Density | 224.60/sq mi (86.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58843
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-24540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036025 |
Epping is a small city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 84 people lived there.
Epping was started in 1905. It was built along the main railway line of the Great Northern Railway. The city got its name from a place called Epping in England.
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Where is Epping?
Epping is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Epping?
The number of people living in Epping has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 116 | — | |
| 1930 | 183 | 57.8% | |
| 1940 | 154 | −15.8% | |
| 1950 | 158 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 151 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 140 | −7.3% | |
| 1980 | 104 | −25.7% | |
| 1990 | 64 | −38.5% | |
| 2000 | 79 | 23.4% | |
| 2010 | 100 | 26.6% | |
| 2020 | 84 | −16.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 78 | −22.0% | |
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Epping's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 100 people living in Epping. These people lived in 37 different homes, and 27 of these were families. The city had about 263 people per square mile.
Most people in Epping (81%) were White. About 11% were Native American, and 5% were Asian. A small number (3%) were from two or more races.
Many homes (37.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (67.6%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.7 people, and the average family had 3.26 people.
The average age of people in Epping was 39.5 years old. About 31% of the people were under 18. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51%) than males (49%).
Getting Around Epping
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Epping. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, it does not stop in Epping. The closest train station is in Williston, which is about 21 miles (34 km) away.
Schools in Epping
Epping is part of the Nesson School District. Students in Epping attend Ray Public School.
Epping's Climate
Epping has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. This type of climate is known as "BSk" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Epping (Dakota del Norte) para niños
