Streeter, North Dakota facts for kids
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Streeter, North Dakota
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Business district of Streeter
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Location of Streeter, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,942 ft (592 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 149 |
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148 |
| • Density | 417.37/sq mi (161.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58483
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-76620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036289 |
Streeter is a small city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 149 people lived there. The city was started in 1905. In July 2005, Streeter had a big party to celebrate its 100th birthday!
Streeter is special because it's at one end of what many people call the straightest road in America. This road goes all the way to Hickson, North Dakota. It includes parts of Highway 30 and Highway 46.
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History of Streeter
The area where Streeter is now had a post office called Bloomenfield starting in 1893. The town of Streeter itself was officially founded in the spring of 1905. This happened when land owned by Alex Anderson was divided into plots and sold. The first streets in Streeter were even named after Anderson's daughters, Frances and Florence.
The city was named after Darwin Reed Streeter. He was a well-known newspaper editor and lawmaker from Emmons County.
Early Challenges and Growth
On January 12, 1911, a big fire hit Streeter. It destroyed the city's bank, two general stores, and a drug store. But the community rebuilt.
Streeter officially became a city in 1950. Its first mayor was Oscar Seher. That year, the city's population reached its highest point with 602 people. Since then, the number of people living in Streeter has become much smaller.
In 1955, Streeter had many businesses. These included five churches, three general stores, a drug store, and a bank. There were also hardware stores, service stations, cafes, a hotel, and even a movie theater!
Centennial Celebration
Streeter celebrated its 100th birthday, or "Centennial," from July 1st to 3rd in 2005. The celebration was a big event! It included:
- Class reunions for former students
- A fun parade
- Flea markets where people could buy unique items
- Galleries showing old treasures
The celebration ended with a golf tournament and a church service. About 4,000 people came to the three-day event. This included 700 people who used to live in Streeter.
Streeter's Location and Size
Streeter is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.92 square kilometers (0.35 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
Streeter's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 640 | — | |
| 1930 | 711 | 11.1% | |
| 1940 | 647 | −9.0% | |
| 1950 | 602 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 491 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 324 | −34.0% | |
| 1980 | 264 | −18.5% | |
| 1990 | 161 | −39.0% | |
| 2000 | 172 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 149 | −12.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 148 | −12.9% | |
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People in Streeter (2010)
In 2010, there were 170 people living in Streeter. They lived in 81 households, and 48 of these were families. Most of the people living in Streeter were White (97.1%).
The average age of people in Streeter was about 52.8 years old.
- 17.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 29.4% were 65 years or older.
The number of males and females in the city was about equal.
