New Leipzig, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Leipzig
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View of the main road looking towards a grain elevator
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| Motto(s):
"The Small Friendly German Town On The Dakota Prairie"
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Location of New Leipzig, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,323 ft (708 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 218 |
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(2022)
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210 |
| • Density | 244.94/sq mi (94.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58562
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-56420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036181 |
New Leipzig is a small city located in Grant County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 218 people lived there. The city's motto is "The Small Friendly German Town On The Dakota Prairie."
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History of New Leipzig
New Leipzig was started in 1910. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that spot. The city was named after Leipzig, a city in Germany. A post office has been open in New Leipzig since 1910.
In 1933, a very strong tornado hit New Leipzig. It was one of the most serious tornadoes ever recorded in North Dakota. Four children from the Lamb family sadly died, and eight other people were hurt during the storm.
Geography of New Leipzig
New Leipzig is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.89 square miles (2.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 378 | — | |
| 1930 | 443 | 17.2% | |
| 1940 | 366 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 447 | 22.1% | |
| 1960 | 390 | −12.8% | |
| 1970 | 354 | −9.2% | |
| 1980 | 352 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 326 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 274 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 221 | −19.3% | |
| 2020 | 218 | −1.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 210 | −5.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, the census showed that 221 people lived in New Leipzig. There were 115 homes, and 71 of these were families. Most people living in the city (97.3%) were White. A small number (0.9%) were Native American. About 1.8% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Age Groups in New Leipzig
The average age of people in New Leipzig in 2010 was 57.8 years old.
- About 11.8% of residents were younger than 18.
- About 3.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 12.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 36.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 35.7% were 65 years or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents (52.5%) were male, and 47.5% were female.
Climate in New Leipzig
New Leipzig has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This climate type is known as "Dfb" on Köppen Climate Classification maps.
See also
In Spanish: New Leipzig para niños
