Noonan, North Dakota facts for kids
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Noonan, North Dakota
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The Travelers Hotel in Noonan
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Location of Noonan, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Divide |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 137 |
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(2022)
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137 |
| • Density | 469.18/sq mi (181.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58765
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-57220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036187 |
Noonan is a small city in Divide County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 137 people lived there. It is a quiet place with an interesting history.
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History of Noonan
Noonan was started in 1907. It was named after a family who had businesses, farms, and coal interests in the area. For a while, Noonan was known as "The White City." This was because a rule said all buildings had to be painted white!
A very important person, Gerald W. VandeWalle, was born in Noonan. He served for a very long time, 45 years, on the North Dakota Supreme Court. He was even the Chief Justice for 26 of those years, from 1993 to 2019.
Geography of Noonan
Noonan is a small city in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.31 square miles (0.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population Changes in Noonan
The number of people living in Noonan has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 153 | — | |
| 1920 | 376 | 145.8% | |
| 1930 | 423 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 520 | 22.9% | |
| 1950 | 551 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 625 | 13.4% | |
| 1970 | 403 | −35.5% | |
| 1980 | 283 | −29.8% | |
| 1990 | 231 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 154 | −33.3% | |
| 2010 | 121 | −21.4% | |
| 2020 | 137 | 13.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 137 | 13.2% | |
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Noonan's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 121 people living in Noonan. These people lived in 67 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Noonan were White (95.9%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Noonan was about 50 years old. About 13% of residents were under 18. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old.
Climate in Noonan
Noonan has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means the weather changes a lot between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold at times.
See also
In Spanish: Noonan para niños
