St. Thomas, North Dakota facts for kids
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St. Thomas, North Dakota
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St. Thomas, North Dakota
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Location of St. Thomas, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 323 |
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317 |
| • Density | 318.23/sq mi (122.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
58276
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-70260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036252 |
St. Thomas is a small city located in Pembina County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 323 people lived there. It's found in a flat area called the Red River Valley.
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A Look Back: History of St. Thomas
St. Thomas was founded in 1881. It got its name from another place called St. Thomas, Ontario in Canada.
A post office has been open in St. Thomas since 1881. It helps residents send and receive mail on weekdays.
The St. Thomas Public School started in 1882. For many years, it taught students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The class of 2021 was the last to graduate from St. Thomas Public School. Now, students from St. Thomas attend school in Grafton, North Dakota. This is part of the new Grafton School District #18.
Where is St. Thomas? Geography
St. Thomas covers an area of about 1.06 square miles (2.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Who Lives in St. Thomas? Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 477 | — | |
| 1900 | 661 | 38.6% | |
| 1910 | 513 | −22.4% | |
| 1920 | 500 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 595 | 19.0% | |
| 1940 | 503 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 566 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 660 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 508 | −23.0% | |
| 1980 | 528 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 444 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 447 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 331 | −26.0% | |
| 2020 | 323 | −2.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 317 | −4.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 323 people lived in St. Thomas. About three-quarters of these residents were born in or near the town.
The town has a mix of different backgrounds. About 16% of residents are Latino, and 8% are Indigenous. Most other residents are white. The census also found that most men and many women who live in St. Thomas own their homes.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 331 people living in St. Thomas. These people made up 150 households, with 107 of them being families. The city had about 312 people per square mile (120 people per square kilometer). There were also 182 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in St. Thomas (94.6%) were White. About 0.6% were Native American, and 4.5% were from other racial groups. A small number (0.3%) were from two or more races. About 19.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 150 households, 27.3% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (53.3%) were married couples living together. Some households (9.3%) had a female head with no husband, and 8.7% had a male head with no wife. About 28.7% of households were not families.
Many households (27.3%) were made up of just one person. About 11.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.21 people per household and 2.63 people per family.
The average age of people in the city was 46.1 years. About 19.6% of residents were under 18. About 5.7% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 21.7% of the population. The largest group, 35.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 17.8% of residents were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (52.6%) than females (47.4%).
Famous People from St. Thomas
- Edward K. Thompson - He was a well-known editor for famous magazines like LIFE magazine and SMITHSONIAN magazine.
See also
In Spanish: St. Thomas (Dakota del Norte) para niños
