Michigan City, North Dakota facts for kids
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Michigan City, North Dakota
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The railroad and grain elevators in Michigan City
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Location of Michigan City, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Nelson |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 263 |
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259 |
| • Density | 522.86/sq mi (201.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58259
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-52740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036161 |
Michigan City is a small town in Nelson County, North Dakota, USA. In 2020, about 263 people lived there. Even though its full name is Michigan City, most people just call it Michigan. The town's population has been getting smaller since the 1980s.
Michigan City was started in 1882 by Edwin A. Lamb. He moved there from Port Huron, Michigan.
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Site of the 1945 Michigan train wreck, Michigan, North Dakota
In 1945, a Great Northern passenger train was involved in a serious accident near the city. It crashed into the back of another train. This accident caused many injuries and some deaths. Most of the people on the trains were soldiers coming home from World War II.
The city holds a special event every August called the Michigan Days festival.
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Geography of Michigan City
Michigan City is located in North Dakota. It is found between two other cities, Grand Forks and Devils Lake.
The city covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 309 | — | |
| 1910 | 449 | 45.3% | |
| 1920 | 491 | 9.4% | |
| 1930 | 433 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 491 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 486 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 451 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 478 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 502 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 413 | −17.7% | |
| 2000 | 345 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 294 | −14.8% | |
| 2020 | 263 | −10.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 259 | −11.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 294 people lived in Michigan City. There were 149 households, which are groups of people living together. About 82 of these households were families.
Most of the people living in the city were White (96.9%). A small number were Native American (1.7%) or from two or more races (1.4%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Michigan City was about 49.8 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 22.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Transportation Options
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Michigan City. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Michigan City.
The closest train station for passengers is in Devils Lake. This station is about 37 miles (60 kilometers) away from Michigan City.
See also
In Spanish: Michigan City (Dakota del Norte) para niños
