Mercer, North Dakota facts for kids
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Mercer, North Dakota
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Street scene in Mercer, North Dakota
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Location of Mercer, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McLean |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,926 ft (587 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 88 |
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113 |
| • Density | 396.40/sq mi (152.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58559
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-52340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036159 |
Mercer is a small city located in McLean County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 88 people lived there.
Mercer was started in 1905. It was built along a train line that is not used anymore. This train line connected Carrington to Turtle Lake. The city is named after William Henry Harrison Mercer. He was a well-known rancher in the Missouri River Valley. Mercer County is also named after him.
About Mercer's Location
Mercer is found on North Dakota Highway 200. It is located between the towns of Underwood and McClusky.
The city covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People Living in Mercer
The number of people living in Mercer has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 214 | — | |
| 1960 | 154 | −28.0% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −14.3% | |
| 1980 | 134 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 104 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −17.3% | |
| 2010 | 94 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 88 | −6.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 113 | 20.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 94 people living in Mercer. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races.
Many households in Mercer had people living alone. About half of the households were not families. The average age of people in Mercer was around 53.5 years old.
A special place called Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site is located near Mercer. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.
Education in Mercer
Students in Mercer go to schools that are part of the Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School District 72.
See also
In Spanish: Mercer (Dakota del Norte) para niños
