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Martin, North Dakota
Martin Community Hall - Martin, North Dakota
Martin Community Hall - Martin, North Dakota
Location of Martin, North Dakota
Location of Martin, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Sheridan
Founded 1898
Area
 • Total 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Land 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,627 ft (496 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 63
 • Estimate 
(2022)
62
 • Density 707.87/sq mi (273.32/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58758
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-51060
GNIS feature ID 1036152

Martin is a small city located in Sheridan County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 63 people lived there.

Geography of Martin

Martin is a very small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.23 square kilometers (or 0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

Population History

The number of people living in Martin has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different censuses:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 198
1930 211 6.6%
1940 228 8.1%
1950 171 −25.0%
1960 146 −14.6%
1970 120 −17.8%
1980 114 −5.0%
1990 117 2.6%
2000 96 −17.9%
2010 78 −18.7%
2020 63 −19.2%
2022 (est.) 62 −20.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Life in Martin in 2010

In 2010, a census showed that 78 people lived in Martin. These people lived in 38 different homes, and 23 of these were families.

The city had about 867 people per square mile (or 335 people per square kilometer). All the people living in Martin at that time were identified as White.

Households and Families

Out of the 38 homes, about 24% had children under 18 living there. More than half (53%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent, either a mother (5%) or a father (3%). About 40% of the homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.

On average, about 2 people lived in each home, and about 2.6 people lived in each family home.

Age and Gender

The average age of people in Martin in 2010 was about 49 years old.

  • About 19% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • Only 1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 36% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 19% were 65 years old or older.

When it came to gender, about 49% of the people in Martin were male, and 51% were female.

Climate in Martin

Martin has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Martin (Dakota del Norte) para niños

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