Tower City, North Dakota facts for kids
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Tower City, North Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"Home of the ND State Horse Pull"
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Location of Tower City, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Counties | Cass, Barnes |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.049 sq mi (5.308 km2) |
| • Land | 2.049 sq mi (5.308 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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275 |
| • Density | 130.80/sq mi (50.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58071
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-79340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036298 |
Tower City is a small city located in North Dakota, a state in the United States. It is part of both Barnes County and Cass County. In 2020, about 268 people lived there.
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History of Tower City
Tower City was first planned in 1879. It started as a stop along the Northern Pacific Railroad line. The city was named after Charlemagne Tower, who was an important official for the railroad. A post office opened in Tower City in 1879, and the city officially became a city in 1881.
Geography of Tower City
Tower City is a landlocked city, meaning it has no large bodies of water within its borders. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.049 square miles (5.308 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 159 | — | |
| 1890 | 309 | 94.3% | |
| 1900 | 468 | 51.5% | |
| 1910 | 452 | −3.4% | |
| 1920 | 447 | −1.1% | |
| 1930 | 435 | −2.7% | |
| 1940 | 364 | −16.3% | |
| 1950 | 292 | −19.8% | |
| 1960 | 300 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 289 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 293 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 233 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 252 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 253 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 268 | 5.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 275 | 8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 253 people living in Tower City. These people lived in 106 different homes, and 72 of these were families. The city had about 121.6 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Tower City were White (97.6%).
About 34.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had 2.39 people, and the average family had 2.81 people. The average age of people in Tower City was 39.6 years old. About 24.1% of residents were under 18.
Education in Tower City
Students in Tower City attend schools that are part of the Maple Valley Public School District. This school district has two elementary schools for younger students and one high school for older students. Maple Valley High School is located right in Tower City.
See also
In Spanish: Tower City (Dakota del Norte) para niños
