Gardner, North Dakota facts for kids
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Gardner, North Dakota
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Sign in Gardner
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Location of Gardner, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
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127 |
| • Density | 259.56/sq mi (100.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58036
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-29220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036051 |
Gardner is a small city located in Cass County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 129 people lived there.
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History of Gardner
Gardner was first settled in 1880. A year later, in 1881, a post office opened there. The city was officially planned out in 1882. This happened when the railroad reached that area. Gardner is named after Stephen Gardner. He owned the land where the city now stands.
Geography and Area
Gardner is a very small city. It covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Gardner has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 108 | — | |
| 1940 | 103 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 136 | 32.0% | |
| 1960 | 107 | −21.3% | |
| 1970 | 96 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 94 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 85 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 80 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 74 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 129 | 74.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 127 | 71.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 74 people living in Gardner. These people made up 29 households. Most of the people living in Gardner were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average age of people in Gardner was about 32 years old.
Transportation Options
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, passes through Gardner. This train travels between cities like Seattle, Portland, and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Gardner. The closest train station is in Fargo, which is about 23 miles (37 kilometers) south of Gardner.
See also
In Spanish: Gardner (Dakota del Norte) para niños
