Hunter, North Dakota facts for kids
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Hunter, North Dakota
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Hunter, North Dakota
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Location of Hunter, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 |
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329 |
| • Density | 222.22/sq mi (85.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58048
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-39460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036097 |
Hunter is a small city located in Cass County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1881. According to the 2020 census, about 332 people live there.
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Hunter's History
Hunter was not always called Hunter! When it was first planned out in 1880, it was known as Delano. This was when the railroad first reached this area.
The name changed to Hunter in 1881. It was named after a local landowner named John Hunter. A popular story says that John Hunter promised to help build a church for the town. In return, the town was named after him.
About Hunter's Geography
Hunter is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 1.53 square miles (3.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.52 square miles (3.94 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Hunter's Population
The number of people living in Hunter has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 194 | — | |
| 1900 | 407 | 109.8% | |
| 1910 | 365 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 424 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 400 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 414 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 417 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 446 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 362 | −18.8% | |
| 1980 | 369 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 341 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 326 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 261 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 332 | 27.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 329 | 26.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 261 people living in Hunter. These people lived in 115 different homes. Most of the people living in Hunter were White (97.7%). A small number (2.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Hunter was about 44.4 years old. About 23.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means nearly a quarter of the population were kids or teenagers.
Famous People from Hunter
Even small towns can have famous people! Here are a few notable individuals who came from Hunter:
- James H. Critchfield (born 1917) - He was an officer for the Central Intelligence Agency.
- Richard Critchfield (born 1931) - He became a well-known journalist.
- Edgar S. Furniss (born 1890) - He was an economist, someone who studies how money and resources are used.
- Roger L. Worsley (born 1937) - He worked as an educator, meaning he was involved in teaching.
See also
In Spanish: Hunter (Dakota del Norte) para niños
