Mapleton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Mapleton, North Dakota
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A residential neighborhood in Mapleton
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| Motto(s):
"A great place to branch out and grow"
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Location of Mapleton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Platted | 1876 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.911 sq mi (10.128 km2) |
| • Land | 3.911 sq mi (10.128 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,320 |
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(2023)
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1,435 |
| • Density | 367.0/sq mi (141.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58059
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-50580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036149 |
| Sales tax | 7.0% |
Mapleton is a city in North Dakota, United States. It is located in Cass County, right by the Maple River. In 2020, about 1,320 people lived there.
Mapleton is often called a "bedroom community." This means many people who live in Mapleton work in the bigger cities of Fargo-Moorhead, which are about ten miles away.
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History of Mapleton
Mapleton started to grow in 1876. This was soon after the railroad reached the area. The city got its name from the nearby Maple River. A post office has been open in Mapleton since 1875.
Geography and Location
Mapleton covers about 4 square miles (about 10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Mapleton's population has changed a lot over the years. In 1890, only 119 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,320 people. In 2023, it was estimated that about 1,435 people lived in Mapleton.
Who Lives in Mapleton?
In 2020, there were 1,320 people living in Mapleton. Most of the people were White (about 88.6%). Other groups included Black or African American (2.0%), Native American (0.7%), and Asian (0.2%). About 5.2% of the people were of mixed race. Also, about 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, the city had 762 people. About 94.4% of the people were White. Other groups included African American (3.4%), Native American (0.4%), and Asian (0.9%). About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Mapleton have children. In 2010, over half of the homes (51.2%) had kids under 18. Most homes (74.6%) were married couples living together. The average age in the city was about 30 years old.
Notable People from Mapleton
- Mark Andrews – He was a Congressman for the U.S. This means he was elected to represent North Dakota in the U.S. government.
Climate in Mapleton
Mapleton has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Mapleton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
