Finley, North Dakota facts for kids
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Finley, North Dakota
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Steele County Courthouse in Finley
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Location of Finley, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Steele |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 401 |
| • Estimate
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394 |
| • Density | 115.00/sq mi (44.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58230
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-26420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036033 |
Finley is a small city located in Steele County, North Dakota. It is an important place because it is the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for Steele County are located. In 2020, about 401 people lived in Finley. The city was first started in 1897.
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History of Finley
Finley was officially founded in the year 1897. It started as a new settlement in North Dakota.
In 1911, a train accident happened in Finley. It was caused by a broken rail on the tracks. Sadly, six people lost their lives and 13 others were hurt.
Later, in 1919, Finley became even more important. The county seat, which is the main town for local government, was moved to Finley. Before this, it was in a place called Sherbrooke, North Dakota.
Finley's Geography
Finley is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 3.47 square miles (9.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Finley's Population and People
Finley has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 516 | — | |
| 1920 | 599 | 16.1% | |
| 1930 | 587 | −2.0% | |
| 1940 | 677 | 15.3% | |
| 1950 | 671 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 808 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 809 | 0.1% | |
| 1980 | 718 | −11.2% | |
| 1990 | 543 | −24.4% | |
| 2000 | 515 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 445 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 401 | −9.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 394 | −11.5% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the city of Finley had 445 residents. These people lived in 206 different homes. Out of these homes, 125 were families.
Most people living in Finley in 2010 were White, making up about 95.7% of the population. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Finley in 2010 was about 45.9 years old. About 21.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 23.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
Notable People from Finley
Some important people have come from Finley, North Dakota:
- LaurieBeth Hager: She was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. This means she helped make laws for the state.
- Harvey B. Knudson (1903–1978): He was a lawyer and later became a justice on the North Dakota Supreme Court. This is one of the highest courts in the state.
- Peter O. Sathre: He was also a lawyer and served as the 16th North Dakota Attorney General. This job involves being the chief legal officer for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Finley (Dakota del Norte) para niños
