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Grano, North Dakota
Grano Lounge in Grano
Grano Lounge in Grano
Location of Grano, North Dakota
Location of Grano, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Renville
Founded 1905
Area
 • Total 0.294 sq mi (0.762 km2)
 • Land 0.294 sq mi (0.762 km2)
 • Water 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
1,729 ft (527 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 9
 • Estimate 
(2023)
10
 • Density 30.61/sq mi (11.80/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58750
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-32580
GNIS feature ID 1036066

Grano is a very small city located in Renville County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 9 people lived there. It's so small that it has just one bar and three homes.

History of Grano

Grano was started in 1905. It was built along a train track called the Soo Line Railroad. This track ran east from Kenmare across northern North Dakota.

People aren't completely sure how Grano got its name. Most believe the name comes from the Assiniboine people. They lived in this area before settlers arrived. Grano is also part of the Minot area. This is a larger region that includes Minot and nearby towns.

Geography of Grano

Grano is a small place in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.76 square kilometers (0.294 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

Grano's Population Changes

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 325
1920 112 −65.5%
1930 90 −19.6%
1940 57 −36.7%
1950 27 −52.6%
1960 14 −48.1%
1970 4 −71.4%
1980 6 50.0%
1990 9 50.0%
2000 9 0.0%
2010 7 −22.2%
2020 9 28.6%
2023 (est.) 10 42.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Grano's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 7 people living in Grano. These people lived in 3 different homes. All 3 homes were families.

  • The population density was about 23 people per square mile. This means there were 23 people for every square mile of land.
  • There were 3 housing units in total.
  • Everyone living in Grano at that time was White.

All the households were married couples living together. The average number of people in each home was 2.33. The average family size was also 2.33 people.

The average age of people in Grano was 52.3 years old.

  • No one was under 18 years old.
  • No one was between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 14% of residents were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 86% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • No one was 65 years old or older.

More men lived in Grano than women. About 57% of the people were male, and about 43% were female.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Grano (Dakota del Norte) para niños

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