Lankin, North Dakota facts for kids
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Lankin, North Dakota
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Lions Den - Lankin, North Dakota
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| Nickname(s):
Madysen's Town
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Location of Lankin, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 102 |
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103 |
| • Density | 355.40/sq mi (137.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58250
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-44860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036118 |
Lankin is a small city located in Walsh County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 102 people. Lankin was officially started in the year 1905.
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History of Lankin
Lankin was established in 1905. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this area. A post office also opened in Lankin during the same year. The city was named after John Lankin, who was the very first postmaster there.
Geography of Lankin
Lankin is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population Changes in Lankin
The number of people living in Lankin has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1910:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 341 | — | |
| 1920 | 334 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 267 | −20.1% | |
| 1940 | 283 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 287 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 303 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 221 | −27.1% | |
| 1980 | 175 | −20.8% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 131 | −13.8% | |
| 2010 | 98 | −25.2% | |
| 2020 | 102 | 4.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 103 | 5.1% | |
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Lankin's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Lankin had 98 residents. There were 53 households, which are like homes where people live. About half of these households (50.9%) were made up of individuals living alone or groups of people who were not families.
The average age of people in Lankin in 2010 was 55.5 years old. A significant portion of the population, 37.8%, was 65 years old or older. About 15.3% of the residents were under the age of 18. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.0%) and females (48.0%).
See also
In Spanish: Lankin (Dakota del Norte) para niños
