Oxbow, North Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oxbow, North Dakota
City
Location of Oxbow, North Dakota
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Cass
Founded	October 25, 1988
Area
• Total	1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2)
• Land	1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	915 ft (279 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	381
• Estimate  (2023)	371
• Density	248.69/sq mi (96.00/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58047
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-60480
GNIS feature ID	1033709

Oxbow is a small city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is a quiet place where many people live and then travel to work in bigger nearby cities. This type of community is called a bedroom community.

Oxbow is located about 15 miles (24 km) south of Fargo. The city was officially started on October 25, 1988.

Where is Oxbow Located?

Oxbow is in the state of North Dakota, within Cass County. The city covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Oxbow?

The number of people living in Oxbow has grown over the years. In 1990, there were 100 people. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 381 people.

Who Lives in Oxbow?

In 2010, there were 305 people living in Oxbow. Most of the people living there were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Many households in Oxbow had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average age of people in the city was about 39 years old.

Famous People from Oxbow

• Amy Anderson is a professional golfer who comes from Oxbow.