Fairmount, North Dakota facts for kids
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Fairmount, North Dakota
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Where the Sun Shines First in North Dakota
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Location of Fairmount, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 343 |
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337 |
| • Density | 1,036.25/sq mi (399.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58030
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-25300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036029 |
Fairmount is a small city in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1884. In 2020, about 343 people lived there. Fairmount is part of the Wahpeton, North Dakota–Minnesota Micropolitan Statistical Area.
A long time ago, in July 1884, a strong tornado hit Fairmount. It destroyed the schoolhouse. Sadly, fifteen students were hurt, and the teacher broke their leg.
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Fairmount's Location and Size
Fairmount is in the southeastern part of North Dakota. It is located right on North Dakota Highway 11. The city is about four miles west of where Minnesota Highway 55 and U.S. Route 75 meet.
Fairmount is also:
- Six miles west of Tenney, Minnesota
- 63 miles south of Fargo
- 176 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 15 miles east of Hankinson
- 15 miles south of Wahpeton
The city is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Fairmount
Fairmount has seen its population change over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 91 | — | |
| 1900 | 284 | 212.1% | |
| 1910 | 387 | 36.3% | |
| 1920 | 706 | 82.4% | |
| 1930 | 611 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 705 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 660 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 503 | −23.8% | |
| 1970 | 412 | −18.1% | |
| 1980 | 480 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 427 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 406 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 367 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 343 | −6.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 337 | −8.2% | |
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Fairmount's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 367 people lived in Fairmount. There were 153 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 98 were families.
Most people in Fairmount were White (94.0%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49%) were married couples. The average household had 2.40 people, and the average family had 3.00 people. The median age in the city was 37.9 years old.
Education in Fairmount
Fairmount has its own public school called Fairmount Public School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Fairmount (Dakota del Norte) para niños
