Killdeer, North Dakota facts for kids
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Killdeer, North Dakota
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Location of Killdeer, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dunn |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,238 ft (682 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 939 |
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906 |
| • Density | 507.84/sq mi (196.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58640
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-42700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036107 |
Killdeer is a small city in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. In the Hidatsa language, its name means "happy land." In 2020, about 939 people lived there.
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History of Killdeer
Killdeer was started in 1914. It was built at the end of a Northern Pacific Railway train line. This train line began in Mandan. The city got its name from the nearby Killdeer Mountains.
Where is Killdeer?
Killdeer is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers an area of about 0.94 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Killdeer
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 512 | — | |
| 1930 | 495 | −3.3% | |
| 1940 | 650 | 31.3% | |
| 1950 | 698 | 7.4% | |
| 1960 | 765 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 615 | −19.6% | |
| 1980 | 790 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 722 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 713 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 751 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 939 | 25.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 906 | 20.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 751 people living in Killdeer. These people lived in 310 homes. About 26.5% of these homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was about 45.8 years old.
Education in Killdeer
Students in Killdeer go to schools that are part of the Killdeer School District.
Killdeer's Climate
Killdeer has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Killdeer (Dakota del Norte) para niños
