Hankinson, North Dakota facts for kids
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Hankinson, North Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"Honoring Our Past; Charting Our Future"
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Location of Hankinson, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 921 |
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919 |
| • Density | 495.69/sq mi (191.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58041
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-34900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036077 |
| Highways | ND 11 |
Hankinson is a city located in Richland County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 921 people lived there. Hankinson was started in 1886. It is part of the larger area around Wahpeton, which is a group of cities and towns that are close together.
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Discovering Hankinson's Past
Hankinson has a history that goes back to 1886. That's when a post office first opened in the area. A post office is where you send and receive mail. The city was named after R. H. Hankinson, who owned land nearby.
Understanding Hankinson's Location
Hankinson is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau helps us learn about places. They say the city covers about 1.59 square miles (4.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Hankinson?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 713 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,503 | 110.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,477 | −1.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,400 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,420 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,409 | −0.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,285 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,125 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,158 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,038 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,058 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 919 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 921 | 0.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 919 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 919 people living in Hankinson. These people lived in 406 different homes, and 228 of these were families. The city had about 578 people per square mile. There were also 501 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Hankinson were White (93.8%). Some were Native American (3.7%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.4% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (44.1%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent. About 36.9% of homes had just one person living there. The average home had 2.12 people, and the average family had 2.79 people.
The average age of people in Hankinson was 48.2 years. About 20.6% of residents were under 18. About 26.8% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.3%) than males (49.7%).
Exploring Hankinson's Weather
Hankinson has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the weather changes a lot with the seasons. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This climate is known as "Dfb" on special climate maps.
Meet a Notable Person from Hankinson
- Cody Mauch is a professional football player. He plays as an NFL Guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cody grew up in Hankinson and finished high school there in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Hankinson (Dakota del Norte) para niños
