Rawson, North Dakota facts for kids
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Rawson, North Dakota
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 Rawson, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Rawson, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McKenzie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,257 ft (688 m) |
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 24.5/sq mi (9.4/km2) |
| ZIP code |
58831
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-65500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036230 |
Rawson is a small farming community in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Rawson was started in 1913. It used to be a small rural town with its own government. However, in 2002, its local government was dissolved. Now, mail for Rawson is sent to the nearby town of Alexander.
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About Rawson's Location
Rawson is located in the state of North Dakota. It has two main streets. One is called Main Street. It is about one mile north of the combined state highways 85 and 200. Main Street crosses with First Avenue.
Land and Farming
The land around Rawson is very flat and good for farming. The community covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water. Farming is the main activity for the people who live here.
People of Rawson
Rawson has always been a very small community. Over the years, its population has changed.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the number of people living in Rawson has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 65 | — | |
| 1940 | 72 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 32 | −55.6% | |
| 1960 | 28 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 10 | −64.3% | |
| 1980 | 12 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 9 | −25.0% | |
| 2000 | 6 | −33.3% | |
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Life in Rawson in 2000
According to the census in 2000, there were 6 people living in Rawson. These 6 people made up 2 households and 2 families. The community was very spread out, with only about 24.5 people per square mile.
- Both households had children under 18 living with them.
- Both households were married couples living together.
- The average household size was 3 people.
- The average family size was also 3 people.
The people living in Rawson in 2000 were all White.
Age and Income
The population in 2000 included people of different ages:
- 33.3% were under 18 years old.
- 33.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 33.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
The average age of people in Rawson was 42 years.
The median income for a household was $16,250 per year. The median income for a family was also $16,250. The average income per person in Rawson was $5,467. No one in Rawson was living below the poverty line in 2000. Farming was the only job for the people living there. There were no other businesses or services in the community.
