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Kindred, North Dakota
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Kindred in November 2010
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| Motto(s):
"Where Kindness is a Way of Life"
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Location of Kindred, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1949 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.449 sq mi (3.754 km2) |
| • Land | 1.449 sq mi (3.754 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 889 |
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1,024 |
| • Density | 707.0/sq mi (272.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58051
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-42780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036109 |
| Sales tax | 7.5% |
Kindred is a small city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 889 people lived there. Kindred is often called a "bedroom community" for Fargo. This means many people who live in Kindred travel to Fargo for work or school. Fargo is about 25 miles (40 km) away.
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History of Kindred
Kindred was first planned out in 1880. This happened when a railroad line was built to that spot. The city got its name from William A. Kindred. He was a local businessman. Later, he even became the mayor of Fargo. A post office opened in Kindred in 1881. The town officially became a city in 1949.
Kindred's Location
Kindred is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 1.45 square miles (3.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Kindred
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 334 | — | |
| 1930 | 429 | 28.4% | |
| 1940 | 450 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 504 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 580 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 495 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 568 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 569 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 692 | 12.7% | |
| 2020 | 889 | 28.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,024 | 48.0% | |
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The population of Kindred has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 692 people living in the city. By 2020, the population had increased to 889 people. This shows that more people are choosing to live in Kindred.
In 2010, about 44.6% of households had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Kindred was 32.5 years. About 33.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Kindred
The Kindred Public School District started in 1875. It is one of the biggest rural schools in Cass County. In the 2007–2008 school year, Kindred Public School had a total of 667 students. This included students from kindergarten all the way up to 12th grade.
Famous People from Kindred
- Kevin Cramer: He is a politician who has served in the United States Senate since 2019. A U.S. Senator helps make laws for the entire country.
- Anna Palmer: She is a well-known journalist. Journalists report news and write stories.
See also
In Spanish: Kindred (Dakota del Norte) para niños
