Sanborn, North Dakota facts for kids
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Sanborn, North Dakota
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Location of Sanborn, North Dakota
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 Sanborn, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 161 |
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159 |
| • Density | 268.33/sq mi (103.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58480
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-70380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1031334 |
Sanborn is a small city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1879. In 2020, about 161 people lived there.
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Sanborn's Early Days
Sanborn got its first post office in 1879. The city was named after J. N. Sanborn, who was an early settler in the area.
Sanborn once hoped to be the main city, or county seat, for Barnes County. However, it lost this chance to Valley City in 1880. Over time, Sanborn's population became smaller. This happened because better roads made it easier for farmers to go to Valley City for trade.
Where is Sanborn Located?
Sanborn is located in North Dakota. Its exact position is 46.942638 degrees north and 98.225227 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sanborn covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Sanborn?
The number of people living in Sanborn has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 227 | — | |
| 1900 | 259 | 14.1% | |
| 1910 | 390 | 50.6% | |
| 1920 | 391 | 0.3% | |
| 1930 | 343 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 366 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 324 | −11.5% | |
| 1960 | 263 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 255 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 237 | −7.1% | |
| 1990 | 164 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 194 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 192 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 161 | −16.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 159 | −17.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 192 people lived in Sanborn. There were 73 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households (58) were families.
The city had about 349 people per square mile (135 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Sanborn (99.0%) were White. A small number (1.0%) were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Sanborn was 44 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 11.5% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
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