Montpelier, North Dakota facts for kids
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Montpelier, North Dakota
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Business district of Montpelier
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Location of Montpelier, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 85 |
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86 |
| • Density | 555.56/sq mi (214.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58472
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-53980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036169 |
Montpelier is a small city located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1885. According to the 2020 census, about 85 people live there.
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Where is Montpelier?
Montpelier is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Montpelier has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 186 | — | |
| 1930 | 165 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 133 | −19.4% | |
| 1950 | 105 | −21.1% | |
| 1960 | 97 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 116 | 19.6% | |
| 1980 | 96 | −17.2% | |
| 1990 | 82 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 103 | 25.6% | |
| 2010 | 87 | −15.5% | |
| 2020 | 85 | −2.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 86 | −1.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 87 people living in Montpelier. These people lived in 39 different homes. Most of these homes (28) were families.
The city had 46 housing units in total. The people living there were all identified as White.
About 25% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in Montpelier was about 44.8 years old.
What's the Weather Like?
Montpelier has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold at times.
