Harwood, North Dakota facts for kids
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Harwood, North Dakota
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"It's All Good!"
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Location of Harwood, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 794 |
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818 |
| • Density | 608.90/sq mi (235.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58042
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-35940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036084 |
Harwood is a small city in Cass County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1881. In 2020, about 794 people lived there. Harwood is often called a "bedroom community." This means many people who live in Harwood travel to work in the nearby Fargo-Moorhead area.
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History of Harwood
Harwood was officially planned out in 1881. This happened when the Great Northern Railroad built its tracks to that spot. The city was named after A. J. Harwood. He was the person who originally owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Harwood since 1881, helping people send and receive mail.
Harwood's Geography
Harwood is a small city in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 326 | — | |
| 1990 | 590 | 81.0% | |
| 2000 | 607 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 718 | 18.3% | |
| 2020 | 794 | 10.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 818 | 13.9% | |
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Harwood's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of people) showed that 718 people lived in Harwood. There were 241 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 216 were families.
Most people in Harwood were White, making up about 98.6% of the population. A very small number were African American or Native American.
Many households (45.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (83.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.98 people.
The average age of people in Harwood was 34.4 years old. About 29.8% of residents were under 18. About 5.2% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.4%) than females (48.6%).
Transportation in Harwood
The Empire Builder train, run by Amtrak, goes through Harwood. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. It uses the BNSF tracks. However, the train does not stop in Harwood. The closest train station is in Fargo, which is about 9 miles (14 km) south of Harwood.
Notable Person from Harwood
- Dane Boedigheimer: He is an actor and filmmaker. He is famous for creating the popular web series Annoying Orange.
See also
In Spanish: Harwood (Dakota del Norte) para niños
