Milton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Milton, North Dakota
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Settlers in front of their sod house in Milton in 1898
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Location of Milton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cavalier |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 39 |
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41 |
| • Density | 82.80/sq mi (31.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58260
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-53020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036163 |
Milton is a small city located in Cavalier County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1887. According to the 2020 census, 39 people lived there. In 2022, the population was estimated to be around 41 people.
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Milton's Location and Size
Milton is a very small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Milton's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Milton has changed a lot since it was founded. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 202 | — | |
| 1900 | 384 | 90.1% | |
| 1910 | 410 | 6.8% | |
| 1920 | 393 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 329 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 310 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 322 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 264 | −18.0% | |
| 1970 | 198 | −25.0% | |
| 1980 | 195 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −31.8% | |
| 2000 | 85 | −36.1% | |
| 2010 | 58 | −31.8% | |
| 2020 | 39 | −32.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 41 | −29.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Life in Milton in 2010
Let's look at what Milton was like in 2010, based on the census from that year.
- There were 58 people living in the city.
- These people lived in 28 different homes.
- Out of these homes, 17 were families.
- The city had about 113.7 people per square mile.
Who Lived in Milton?
- Most people (96.6%) were White.
- A small number (3.4%) were Native American.
Households and Families
- In 14.3% of homes, there were children under 18.
- Half of the homes (50.0%) had married couples living together.
- A small number of homes had a single parent: 3.6% had a female head of household with no husband, and 7.1% had a male head of household with no wife.
- About 39.3% of homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.
- About 17.9% of all homes were people living by themselves.
- In 7.1% of homes, someone aged 65 or older lived alone.
- On average, about 2 people lived in each home.
- For families, the average size was about 2.35 people.
Age and Gender
- The average age of people in Milton was 50 years old.
- Only 8.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Around 22.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 39.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22.4% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The city had a nearly even split between genders: 48.3% were male and 51.7% were female.
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