Niagara, North Dakota facts for kids
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Niagara, North Dakota
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At the corner of Ransom and Second
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| Metro | Greater Grand Forks |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 46 |
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(2022)
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42 |
| • Density | 48.99/sq mi (18.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58266
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-56780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036185 |
Niagara is a small city located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's part of a larger area called "Greater Grand Forks", which includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. In 2020, about 46 people lived here. The city of Niagara was founded a long time ago, in 1883.
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About Niagara's Location
Niagara is a small place in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.97 square miles (2.50 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.94 square miles (2.43 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 392 | — | |
| 1910 | 157 | −59.9% | |
| 1920 | 199 | 26.8% | |
| 1930 | 207 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 179 | −13.5% | |
| 1950 | 163 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 157 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 115 | −26.8% | |
| 1980 | 76 | −33.9% | |
| 1990 | 73 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 57 | −21.9% | |
| 2010 | 53 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 46 | −13.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 42 | −20.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Looking at the 2010 Census
The census from 2010 showed that 53 people lived in Niagara. These people lived in 23 different homes, and 15 of these were families.
- About 39% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (52%) were married couples living together.
- About 30% of all homes had only one person living there.
- Around 22% of these single-person homes had someone 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Niagara in 2010 was about 46.5 years old.
- About 24.5% of the people were under 18.
- About 19% were 65 or older.
- The city had more males (58.5%) than females (41.5%).
Getting Around (Transportation)
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Niagara. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Niagara. The closest train station is in Grand Forks, which is about 39 miles (63 kilometers) away to the east.
Schools in the Area (Education)
Niagara is part of the Dakota Prairie Public School District 1. This district helps make sure kids in the area get their education.
See also
In Spanish: Niagara (Dakota del Norte) para niños
