Nash, North Dakota facts for kids
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Entering Nash, North Dakota from the East
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Location in North Dakota
Nash
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13 |
| • Density | 12.72/sq mi (4.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58237
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-55500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584352 |
Nash is a small place in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated community. This means it's a specific area the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2010, 32 people lived in Nash. By 2020, the population was 13. Nash is located in Farmington Township, which is northwest of Grafton. The U.S. Census Bureau officially recognized Nash as a CDP on March 31, 2010.
History of Nash
Nash was established in 1890. It started as a station along the Great Northern Railroad. The community was named after the Nash brothers. They were early settlers in the area.
The Nash brothers also ran a fruit store in Grafton. They later founded what is now the Nash Finch Company. This company grew to become the third-largest food wholesaler in the United States.
Geography of Nash
Nash covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Nash.
Population and People
The population of Nash has changed over the years. In 2010, 32 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 13.
Nash Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, there were 32 people living in Nash. These people lived in 12 different homes. The population density was about 31.3 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Nash were White, making up 93.8% of the population. About 6.3% of the population identified as being from other races. Also, 28.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Nash in 2010 was 37.5 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. Another 9.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was evenly split between males and females, with 50% male and 50% female.
