Hatton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Hatton, North Dakota
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The Hatton - Eielson Museum
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Location of Hatton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Traill |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 712 |
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707 |
| • Density | 1,275.99/sq mi (492.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58240
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-36100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036085 |
Hatton is a small city located in Traill County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 712 people lived there.
The city of Hatton was started in 1882. It was named after Frank Hatton, who was an important government official at the time. Hatton is also famous for being the hometown of Carl Ben Eielson, a brave Arctic explorer and pilot from the 1900s.
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Where is Hatton?
Hatton is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.44 square kilometers (0.56 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Hatton?
The number of people living in Hatton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 430 | — | |
| 1910 | 666 | 54.9% | |
| 1920 | 828 | 24.3% | |
| 1930 | 804 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 933 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 991 | 6.2% | |
| 1960 | 856 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 808 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 787 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 800 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 707 | −11.6% | |
| 2010 | 777 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 712 | −8.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 707 | −9.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Hatton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 777 people living in Hatton. These people lived in 343 different homes. Most of the people were White.
About 28% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (47.5%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.17 people.
The average age of people in Hatton was 45.3 years old. About 22.8% of the residents were under 18. Also, 23.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females lived in Hatton than males.
Education in Hatton
Students in Hatton attend schools that are part of the Hatton Public School District 7.
Famous People from Hatton
Hatton has been home to some notable individuals:
- Kermit Edward Bye: He is a federal judge who works for the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
- Carl Ben Eielson: A famous pilot and explorer. He was the first person to fly across the Arctic in an airplane in 1928.
- Aagot Raaen: An educator and author.
See also
In Spanish: Hatton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
