Knox, North Dakota facts for kids
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Knox
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Street in Knox
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Location of Knox, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Benson |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22 |
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| • Density | 45.64/sq mi (17.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58343
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-43260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036110 |
Knox is a very small village in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. It is a quiet, rural place. You can find a granary, a post office, and a church there. There are no other businesses or services in the village. In 2020, only 22 people lived in Knox. The village was founded in 1887.
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Where is Knox?
Knox is a small village located in North Dakota. It covers an area of about 1.25 square kilometers (0.48 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Knox?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 330 | — | |
| 1920 | 173 | −47.6% | |
| 1930 | 177 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 189 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 190 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 122 | −35.8% | |
| 1970 | 104 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 69 | −33.7% | |
| 1990 | 45 | −34.8% | |
| 2000 | 59 | 31.1% | |
| 2010 | 25 | −57.6% | |
| 2020 | 22 | −12.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 21 | −16.0% | |
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Knox has a very small population. In 2010, there were 25 people living there. By 2020, the population had dropped slightly to 22 people. Most of the people living in Knox are White.
The population of Knox has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, there were 330 people. Since then, the number of residents has generally decreased. This shows that many people have moved away from the village over time.
Getting Around Knox
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder passes through Knox. This train travels between Seattle or Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Knox. If you want to catch the train, the closest station is in Rugby. Rugby is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) west of Knox.
Education in Knox
Children living in Knox attend schools in the Rugby Public Schools district. This district operates Rugby High School, where older students go to learn.
See also
In Spanish: Knox (Dakota del Norte) para niños
