Flasher, North Dakota facts for kids
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Flasher, North Dakota
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Post office in Flasher, North Dakota
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| Nickname(s):
"Little Town on the Black Hills Trail"
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| Motto(s):
"The past is appreciated but we must move forward"
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Location of Flasher, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Morton |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 217 |
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(2022)
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215 |
| • Density | 340.13/sq mi (131.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58535
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-26660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036034 |
Flasher is a small city in Morton County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is part of the larger Bismarck area. In 2020, about 217 people lived there. Flasher was started in 1902.
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History of Flasher
Flasher was officially planned out in 1902. The city got its name from Mabel Flasher, who was related to one of the people who helped start the town. A post office has been open in Flasher since 1903, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography and Location
Flasher is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.84 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.70 square miles (1.81 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 287 | — | |
| 1930 | 346 | 20.6% | |
| 1940 | 387 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 413 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 515 | 24.7% | |
| 1970 | 467 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 410 | −12.2% | |
| 1990 | 317 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 285 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 232 | −18.6% | |
| 2020 | 217 | −6.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 215 | −7.3% | |
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Flasher's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 232 people living in Flasher. These people lived in 113 different homes. About 58 of these homes were families. The city had about 331 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Flasher were White, making up about 97.8% of the population. A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people were from two or more different backgrounds.
About 29% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 42.5%, were married couples. The average age of people in Flasher was about 40.6 years old. About 25% of residents were under 18. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Climate in Flasher
Flasher 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 sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
Notable People from Flasher
- Hilaire du Berrier - He was a pilot, someone who performed stunts with airplanes (a barnstormer), and a spy.
See also
In Spanish: Flasher (Dakota del Norte) para niños
