Robinson, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robinson, North Dakota
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Location of Robinson, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Kidder |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 209.30/sq mi (80.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58478
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-67180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036240 |
Robinson is a small community, sometimes called a hamlet, located in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, 36 people lived there. Robinson was started in 1911.
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Where is Robinson?
Robinson is a very small place, covering an area of about 0.45 square kilometers (0.17 square miles). It's all land, with no lakes or rivers inside its boundaries.
The Center of North America?
There's a fun fact about Robinson! In 2016, a local bar in Robinson claimed that the town was the "Geographical Center of North America." This was a bit of a friendly challenge, because Rugby, North Dakota had already claimed this title and even built a monument based on a study from 1931.
How Many People Live in Robinson?
The number of people living in Robinson has changed a lot over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 185 | — | |
| 1940 | 160 | −13.5% | |
| 1950 | 166 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 155 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 125 | −19.4% | |
| 1980 | 129 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 87 | −32.6% | |
| 2000 | 71 | −18.4% | |
| 2010 | 37 | −47.9% | |
| 2020 | 36 | −2.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 31 | −16.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 37 people living in Robinson. There were 19 households, which are like homes where people live, and 10 families. The population density was about 217.6 people per square mile, meaning that's how many people lived in each square mile of land.
Most people living in Robinson at that time were White (100%).
About 26% of the households had children under 18 living with them. About 37% were married couples living together. Some households (16%) had a female head of the house without a husband present. Nearly half (47%) were not families, meaning they might be single people or roommates. About 42% of all households were just one person living alone, and 21% of those were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had about 1.95 people, and the average family had about 2.70 people. The average age of people in Robinson was about 49 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18, and 27% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half (54%) of the people were male, and 46% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Robinson (Dakota del Norte) para niños
