Inkster, North Dakota facts for kids
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Inkster, North Dakota
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The post office in Inkster
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Location of Inkster, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| Metro | Greater Grand Forks |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 38 |
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38 |
| • Density | 38.23/sq mi (14.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58244
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-39980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036099 |
Inkster is a small city located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 38 people lived there. The city was started in 1884, but the area was first settled by George T. Inkster in 1878.
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Geography of Inkster
According to the United States Census Bureau, Inkster covers about 1 square mile (2.58 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Inkster is part of a larger area called Greater Grand Forks. This area includes the cities of Grand Forks in North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. It's like a big neighborhood that connects these places.
Population and People in Inkster
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 211 | — | |
| 1910 | 353 | — | |
| 1920 | 368 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 257 | −30.2% | |
| 1940 | 310 | 20.6% | |
| 1950 | 304 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 282 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 198 | −29.8% | |
| 1980 | 135 | −31.8% | |
| 1990 | 127 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 102 | −19.7% | |
| 2010 | 50 | −51.0% | |
| 2020 | 38 | −24.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 38 | −24.0% | |
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Inkster's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census showed that 50 people lived in Inkster. These people lived in 24 different homes. Out of these homes, 16 were families.
The city had 50 housing units, which means there were 50 places where people could live. Most of the people living in Inkster (90%) were White. A small number were Native American (4%), and 6% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Inkster was 53 years old.
- About 16% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Only 2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 40%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22% of the people were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Inkster than females in 2010. About 56% of the population was male, and 44% was female.
Education in Inkster
Students in Inkster attend schools within the Midway Public School District 128.
Notable People from Inkster
- John Silas Lundy – He was a doctor and a specialist in giving medicine to make patients sleep during surgery (anesthesiologist).
- Fr. Riley Durkin – He is a Catholic Priest who serves the Diocese of Fargo.
See also
In Spanish: Inkster (Dakota del Norte) para niños
