Reeder, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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An old bank in Reeder
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Location of Reeder, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Adams |
| Founded | 1908 |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,812 ft (857 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
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120 |
| • Density | 181.95/sq mi (70.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58649
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-65900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036232 |
Reeder is a small city located in Adams County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 125 people lived there.
The city was started in 1907. It was built along the tracks of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The city was named after E. O. Reeder, who was an important engineer for the railroad.
Reeder is also a stop on the old Yellowstone Trail. This was the very first highway that crossed the entire northern part of the United States. It was made for cars!
Did you know that a special type of wheat was named after Reeder? It was created by the North Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station.
History of Reeder
In 1907, two brothers, Albert and Charles Leff, set up a post office. They also had other businesses about one and a half miles east of where Reeder is today.
Later, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad planned out the current town area. They decided to name it Reeder. The Leff post office then moved to the new town on March 13, 1908. It kept the name Leff until July 1, 1908, when it officially became Reeder.
In 1923, a powerful tornado hit the area. It destroyed many farmhouses and sadly caused some deaths.
Where is Reeder?
Reeder is located in North Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is found right along U.S. Highway 12. This highway meets North Dakota Highway 22 in Reeder.
People of Reeder
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 198 | — | |
| 1920 | 258 | 30.3% | |
| 1930 | 395 | 53.1% | |
| 1940 | 263 | −33.4% | |
| 1950 | 339 | 28.9% | |
| 1960 | 321 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 306 | −4.7% | |
| 1980 | 355 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −29.0% | |
| 2000 | 181 | −28.2% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 125 | −22.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 120 | −25.9% | |
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The population of Reeder has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there in different census years in the chart above.
Reeder's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 162 people living in Reeder. These people lived in 90 different homes. About 42 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Reeder were White (95.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Reeder in 2010 was about 56.5 years old.
- 13.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 4.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 36.4% were 65 years or older.
The city had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Reeder (Dakota del Norte) para niños
