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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 city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 84 at the 2020 census.
Epping was founded in 1905 along the transcontinental rail line of the Great Northern Railway. The name comes from the city of Epping in England.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 100 people, 37 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 263.2 inhabitants per square mile (101.6/km2). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 105.3 per square mile (40.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 11.0% Native American, 5.0% Asian, and 3.0% from two or more races.
There were 37 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.26.
The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 31% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
Transportation
Amtrak's Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Williston, 21 miles (34 km) to the southwest.
Education
It is within the Nesson School District (Ray Public School).
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Epping has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Epping (Dakota del Norte) para niños
