Starkweather, North Dakota facts for kids
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Starkweather, North Dakota
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Location of Starkweather, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ramsey |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 100 |
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99 |
| • Density | 769.23/sq mi (297.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58377
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-75580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036286 |
Starkweather is a small city located in Ramsey County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's a quiet place that was founded in 1902. According to the 2020 census, about 100 people live there.
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Geography of Starkweather
Starkweather is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.14 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Starkweather has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 246 | — | |
| 1920 | 302 | 22.8% | |
| 1930 | 312 | 3.3% | |
| 1940 | 295 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 229 | −22.4% | |
| 1960 | 223 | −2.6% | |
| 1970 | 193 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 210 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 197 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 157 | −20.3% | |
| 2010 | 117 | −25.5% | |
| 2020 | 100 | −14.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 99 | −15.4% | |
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Life in Starkweather: 2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 117 people living in Starkweather. These people lived in 49 different homes, and 34 of these were families. The city had about 836 people per square mile.
Most people living in Starkweather were White (86.3%). About 9.4% were Native American, and 4.3% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 49 homes, about 26.5% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (49%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, with 10.2% having a female head of household and 10.2% having a male head of household. About 30.6% of homes were not families.
About 26.5% of all homes had only one person living in them. About 8.1% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older. On average, each home had 2.39 people, and each family had 2.79 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Starkweather in 2010 was 40.9 years old.
- 23.1% of residents were under 18.
- 9.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 19.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 32.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 15.4% were 65 or older.
The city had a fairly even split between genders: 48.7% were male and 51.3% were female.
Education in Starkweather
The students in Starkweather attend schools run by the Starkweather Public School District. This district operates the Starkweather School. In the 2021-2022 school year, there were 63 students in the district.
Notable People from Starkweather
- Gordon Berg: He was a farmer and also served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. This means he was a person elected by the people to help make laws for the state of North Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Starkweather (Dakota del Norte) para niños
