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 city in Hettinger County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 170 at the 2020 census.
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History
Regent was founded in 1910 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was so named with the aim of promoting its central location in order to attract the county seat. A post office has been in operation at Regent since 1910.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 160 people, 80 households, and 47 families residing in the city. The population density was 285.7 inhabitants per square mile (110.3/km2). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 214.3 per square mile (82.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 1.9% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races.
There were 80 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the city was 52 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 29.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
Education
It is in the Mott/Regent School District.
Business
Regent gained a moment of national notoriety when The Wall Street Journal published an article about a dispute among its telephone service providers. Consolidated Telephone Cooperative was the sole provider, but Western Wireless Corp. moved into town, providing service by cellular connection and thus saving the costs of installing wires. Angered by the loss of its customers, Consolidated refused to connect calls to and from Western's central switch, effectively disconnecting all of Western's customers in town. Western complained to regulatory authorities, and Consolidated agreed to connect the disconnected customers. The Journal noted that issues of possible monopoly, alleged illegal anticompetitive practices, and the preservation of established rural carriers (and their subsidies) in the face of competition from new rivals were potentially at stake.
Arts and culture
Regent is home to the "Enchanted Highway", a series of metal sculptures by artist Gary Greff. Greff and the town of Regent were featured on the "NBC Nightly News" on August 26, 2007. The Hettinger County Historical Society Museum is located in Regent.
Notable person
- Byron Dorgan, state Tax Commissioner (1969-1980), U.S. Congressman (1981-1992), and Senator (1992-2011)
See also
In Spanish: Regent (Dakota del Norte) para niños
