Flaxton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Flaxton, North Dakota
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 Flaxton, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burke |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 212.01/sq mi (81.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58737
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-26700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036035 |
Flaxton is a small city located in Burke County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 60 people lived there. Flaxton was started in the year 1900. It got its name because flax was a very important crop grown in the area.
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Where is Flaxton?
Flaxton is a small place, covering an area of about 0.28 square miles (0.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Flaxton?
The number of people living in Flaxton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1910:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 301 | — | |
| 1920 | 374 | 24.3% | |
| 1930 | 423 | 13.1% | |
| 1940 | 362 | −14.4% | |
| 1950 | 436 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 375 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 286 | −23.7% | |
| 1980 | 182 | −36.4% | |
| 1990 | 121 | −33.5% | |
| 2000 | 73 | −39.7% | |
| 2010 | 66 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −9.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 62 | −6.1% | |
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Flaxton's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 66 people living in Flaxton. All of the residents were identified as White. About 18.2% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Flaxton in 2010 was about 44.5 years old. A little over a quarter of the residents (28.8%) were under 18 years old.
What's the Climate Like?
Flaxton has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means that the area experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Flaxton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
