Regent, North Dakota facts for kids
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Regent, North Dakota
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Location of Regent, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Hettinger |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 170 |
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167 |
| • Density | 303.57/sq mi (117.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58650
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-66020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036234 |
Regent is a small city located in Hettinger County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 170 people lived there.
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A Look at Regent's History
Regent was started in 1910. This happened when the railroad lines reached that area. The city was named 'Regent' to show it was a central spot. They hoped this would help it become the main town for the county. A post office has been open in Regent since it was founded in 1910.
In 1999, there was a problem with phone service in Regent. One company, Consolidated Telephone Cooperative, was the only phone provider. Then, a new company called Western Wireless started offering cell phone service. This saved people money because it didn't need wires. Consolidated was upset about losing customers. They stopped calls from connecting between their customers and Western Wireless customers. This meant many people in town couldn't make calls. Western Wireless complained to the government. After that, Consolidated agreed to connect the calls again.
Where is Regent Located?
Regent is a city that covers about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any water areas within its city limits.
Who Lives in Regent?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 262 | — | |
| 1930 | 308 | 17.6% | |
| 1940 | 261 | −15.3% | |
| 1950 | 405 | 55.2% | |
| 1960 | 388 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 344 | −11.3% | |
| 1980 | 297 | −13.7% | |
| 1990 | 268 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 211 | −21.3% | |
| 2010 | 160 | −24.2% | |
| 2020 | 170 | 6.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 167 | 4.4% | |
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Regent's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Regent had 160 people living there. These people lived in 80 households, and 47 of these were families. There were about 286 people per square mile. The city also had 120 housing units.
Most people in Regent (97.5%) were White. A small number (1.9%) were Native American. About 0.6% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
- 16.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 50.0% were married couples living together.
- 7.5% were households led by a woman with no husband.
- 1.3% were households led by a man with no wife.
- 41.3% were individuals living alone.
- 21.3% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average household had 2 people, and the average family had 2.7 people. The average age of people in Regent was 52 years old.
- 16.9% of residents were under 18.
- 4.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 16.3% were between 25 and 44.
- 33.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 29.4% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
Arts and Culture in Regent
Regent is home to the Enchanted Highway. This is a special road with many huge metal sculptures. These sculptures are made by an artist and are fun to see.
You can also visit the Hettinger County Historical Society Museum in Regent. This museum helps people learn about the history of the county.
Schools in Regent
Students in Regent attend schools that are part of the Mott/Regent School District.
Famous People from Regent
- Byron Dorgan (born 1942): He was a Tax Commissioner for North Dakota from 1969 to 1980. Later, he became a U.S. Congressman from 1981 to 1992. He then served as a U.S. Senator from 1992 to 2011.
- Leonard J. Jacobs (1928-2024): He was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998.
See also
In Spanish: Regent (Dakota del Norte) para niños
