Minnewaukan, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Minnewaukan, North Dakota
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Minnewaukan, North Dakota
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"Little City By The Big Lake"
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Location of Minnewaukan, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Benson |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 199 |
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188 |
| • Density | 412.01/sq mi (158.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58351
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-53220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036164 |
Minnewaukan is a small city in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Benson County. Minnewaukan is the fourth largest city in the county. Other larger cities include Fort Totten, Leeds, and Maddock.
In 2020, about 199 people lived in Minnewaukan. The city was started in 1884.
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What Does Minnewaukan Mean?
The name Minnewaukan comes from the Sioux language. It means "Spirit Water." The town shares this special name with the Spirit Lake Tribe. Their traditional Dakota language name for the area is Mniwakaƞ Oyate.
Where is Minnewaukan Located?
Minnewaukan is located in North Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Minnewaukan?
The number of people living in Minnewaukan has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 432 | — | |
| 1910 | 510 | 18.1% | |
| 1920 | 564 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 480 | −14.9% | |
| 1940 | 521 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 443 | −15.0% | |
| 1960 | 420 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 496 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 461 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 401 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 318 | −20.7% | |
| 2010 | 224 | −29.6% | |
| 2020 | 199 | −11.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 188 | −16.1% | |
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Minnewaukan in 2010
In 2010, a survey showed that 224 people lived in Minnewaukan. There were 116 homes, and 64 of these were families.
- The city had about 829 people per square mile.
- Most residents (84.8%) were White.
- About 11.2% of residents were Native American.
- A small number (1.3%) were Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age:
- 12.1% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 19.6% were 65 years or older.
- The average age in the city was 50.7 years.
There were slightly more males (50.4%) than females (49.6%) living in the city.
Famous People From Minnewaukan
Some notable people have connections to Minnewaukan:
- Maxwell Anderson - A well-known writer of plays.
- Pamela Anderson - A politician who served in the North Dakota House of Representatives.
- Quentin Anderson - A literary expert and historian who taught at Columbia University.
See also
In Spanish: Minnewaukan (Dakota del Norte) para niños
