Nekoma, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nekoma
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Grain Elevator in Nekoma
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Location of Nekoma, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cavalier |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
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30 |
| • Density | 83.33/sq mi (32.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58355
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-55740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036177 |
Nekoma is a small city located in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 31 people lived there.
Nekoma was started in 1905. It is about 15 miles south of a town called Langdon. The city has a large building for storing grain, some churches, and homes. There is also a business nearby that helps farmers.
One really interesting thing near Nekoma is the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex. This place has a huge pyramid-shaped radar structure. You can see this big pyramid from many miles away!
About Nekoma's Land
Nekoma is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.97 square kilometers (or 0.37 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Nekoma has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 120 | — | |
| 1920 | 189 | 57.5% | |
| 1930 | 191 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 184 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 140 | −23.9% | |
| 1960 | 143 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 84 | −41.3% | |
| 1980 | 102 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −38.2% | |
| 2000 | 51 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 50 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 31 | −38.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 30 | −40.0% | |
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Nekoma in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 50 people living in Nekoma. There were 21 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people living in Nekoma were White.
About 22% of the people were under 18 years old. Most residents were adults, with many being 45 years or older. There were slightly more males (58%) than females (42%) living in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Nekoma (Dakota del Norte) para niños
