Medina, North Dakota facts for kids
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Medina, North Dakota
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Business District of Medina
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Location of Medina, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264 |
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266 |
| • Density | 217.46/sq mi (83.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58467
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-51860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036157 |
Medina is a small city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1899. In 2020, about 264 people lived there.
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About Medina
Medina is located in the state of North Dakota. It is a small community within Stutsman County.
Where is Medina?
Medina is in the central part of North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 3.14 square kilometers (1.21 square miles). All of this area is land.
Medina's Past
Medina was first known as Eleventh Siding. This name came from when the railroad was built there in the 1870s. A post office opened in Medina in 1888. The city got its current name from Medina, New York.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Medina has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 343 | — | |
| 1920 | 415 | 21.0% | |
| 1930 | 407 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 500 | 22.9% | |
| 1950 | 564 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 545 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 488 | −10.5% | |
| 1980 | 521 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 387 | −25.7% | |
| 2000 | 335 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 308 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 264 | −14.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 266 | −13.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 308 people living in Medina. They lived in 144 households. The city had about 182 housing units. Most residents (96.4%) were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races.
- About 26.4% of households had children under 18.
- 45.1% were married couples.
- The average household had 2.14 people.
- The average family had 2.82 people.
The average age in Medina was 43.3 years old.
- 25.6% of people were under 18.
- 22.7% were 65 or older.
- More than half of the residents (55.5%) were female.
Weather in Medina
Medina has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Medina (Dakota del Norte) para niños
