Grenora, North Dakota facts for kids
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Grenora, North Dakota
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Location of Grenora, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Founded | July 1916 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 221 |
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209 |
| • Density | 363.49/sq mi (140.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58845
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-33500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036069 |
Grenora is a small city located in Williams County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 221 people called Grenora home. It's known for its friendly atmosphere and interesting history, especially its connection to the railway.
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A Look Back: Grenora's Story
How Grenora Began
Grenora was founded in July 1916. It started as the end point for a special branch line of the Great Northern Railway. This railway line began in Stanley.
The Name Grenora
The city's name, Grenora, is a clever mix of letters from the railway's name. It comes from GREat NOrthern RAilway. The train tracks were used until 2002. Then, the company that took over, BNSF Railway, decided to stop using them.
Life in Grenora Today
Grenora has a welcoming motto: "Friendliness lives here – you're only a stranger once." The city has several important places for its residents. These include a center for senior citizens and a credit union. There is also a gas station, a grain elevator, a restaurant, and a bar. The city also has apartment buildings and homes built for people with lower incomes. You can find two churches in Grenora: the St. Olaf Lutheran Church and St. Boniface Catholic Church.
People and Population
Counting the Residents
Every ten years, the United States counts how many people live in each city. This count is called a census. In 2020, the census showed that 221 people lived in Grenora.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 358 | — | |
| 1930 | 487 | 36.0% | |
| 1940 | 425 | −12.7% | |
| 1950 | 525 | 23.5% | |
| 1960 | 448 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 401 | −10.5% | |
| 1980 | 362 | −9.7% | |
| 1990 | 261 | −27.9% | |
| 2000 | 202 | −22.6% | |
| 2010 | 244 | 20.8% | |
| 2020 | 221 | −9.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 209 | −14.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The 2010 census counted 244 people living in Grenora. There were 98 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Grenora were White (97.5%). A small number were African American (0.4%) or Native American (0.8%). Some people (1.2%) were from two or more races. About 4.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (30.6%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (52.0%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The average age in Grenora was 36.3 years old. About 30.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 13.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.0%) than males (48.0%).
Geography and Weather
Where Grenora is Located
Grenora is in a part of the world that experiences big changes in weather throughout the year.
Understanding the Climate
The climate in Grenora is known as a humid continental climate. This means it has warm to hot summers. These summers can sometimes feel humid. The winters are cold, and they can be very cold at times. This type of climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Grenora (Dakota del Norte) para niños
