Gwinner, North Dakota facts for kids
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Gwinner, North Dakota
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East side of Main Street
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| Motto(s):
Is Moving Forward...Come Along!"
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Location of Gwinner, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Sargent |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 924 |
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919 |
| • Density | 448.11/sq mi (172.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58040
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-34020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036070 |
Gwinner is a small city located in Sargent County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1900. According to the 2020 census, about 924 people live there.
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Geography of Gwinner
Gwinner is a city that covers about 2.08 square miles (5.39 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 197 | — | |
| 1960 | 242 | 22.8% | |
| 1970 | 623 | 157.4% | |
| 1980 | 725 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 585 | −19.3% | |
| 2000 | 717 | 22.6% | |
| 2010 | 753 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 924 | 22.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 919 | 22.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The number of people living in Gwinner has changed over the years. In 1950, only 197 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 924.
Gwinner's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Gwinner had 753 residents. These people lived in 322 households, and 203 of these were families. The city had about 362 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Gwinner in 2010 were White (97.3%). A small number were Native American (0.8%), Asian (0.5%), or from other backgrounds. About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- About 35.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples living together.
- About 31.7% of all households were individuals living alone.
- Roughly 9.4% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
- The average household had 2.34 people, and the average family had 2.98 people.
The average age of people in Gwinner in 2010 was 37.4 years.
- About 27.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
- More males (53.8%) lived in Gwinner than females (46.2%).
Local Industry
Gwinner is an important place for jobs because it has a large manufacturing factory. This factory belongs to the Bobcat Company. Bobcat makes special machines like skid-steer loaders, track loaders, and mini-excavators.
The Bobcat factory is one of the biggest employers in North Dakota. It helps keep the economy strong in Gwinner and the surrounding area.
See also
In Spanish: Gwinner (Dakota del Norte) para niños
