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Makoti, North Dakota
Nickname(s): 
Baseball City, USA
Motto(s): 
"Best in the West"
Location of Makoti, North Dakota
Location of Makoti, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Ward
Founded 1911
Area
 • Total 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2)
 • Land 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,077 ft (633 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 148
 • Estimate 
(2022)
146
 • Density 274.07/sq mi (105.86/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58756
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-49820
GNIS feature ID 1036145

Makoti is a small city located in Ward County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1911. According to the 2020 census, about 148 people live there. Makoti is also part of the larger Minot area.

Geography of Makoti

Makoti is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Makoti's Population Over Time

Makoti's population has changed quite a bit since it was founded.

  • In 1920, there were 283 people living in Makoti.
  • The population dropped to 212 by 1940.
  • It grew slightly to 219 in 1950.
  • By 1970, it was 159 people.
  • In 2010, the city had 154 residents.
  • The most recent count in 2020 showed 148 people.
  • As of 2022, the estimated population is 146.

Life in Makoti (2010 Census)

In 2010, there were 154 people living in Makoti. There were 71 households, which are like homes where people live. About 21% of these homes had children under 18. Many households (43.7%) were married couples living together.

The average age of people in Makoti was 47.5 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18. Also, 23.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (53.2%) than females (46.8%).

Education in Makoti

Makoti is part of the Lewis and Clark School District. This school district was created in 2003. It was formed when three smaller school districts joined together. One of these was the North Shore School District, which was based in Makoti.

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