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Valley City, North Dakota
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| City of Valley City | ||
Central Ave and Main Street in Valley City
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| Motto(s):
"City of Bridges"
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Location of Valley City, North Dakota
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Dakota | |
| County | Barnes | |
| Founded | 1872 | |
| Established | 1874 | |
| Incorporated (village) | 1881 | |
| Incorporated (city) | 1883 | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.21 sq mi (10.89 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 6,575 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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6,566 | |
| • Density | 1,563.61/sq mi (603.73/km2) | |
| • Urban | 6,547 | |
| • Metro | 10,758 | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
58072
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| Area code(s) | 701 | |
| FIPS code | 38-81180 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1032618 | |
| Highways | I-94, I-94 Bus. | |
Valley City is a city in and the county seat of Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 6,575 during the 2020 census, making it the 12th most populous city in North Dakota. Valley City was founded in 1874.
Valley City is known for its many bridges over the Sheyenne River, including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge. These bridges have earned it the nickname "City of Bridges". The city is also the home of Valley City State University and the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA).
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History
Valley City was established in 1874 with the building of a railroad station. The town was originally named Worthington after the town's promoter, George Worthington. The present name is for the city's location in the valley of the Sheyenne River. A post office was established under the name Worthington in 1874, and has continued to operate under the name Valley City since 1878. A Carnegie Library opened in 1903 through the efforts of the "Tuesday Club," a local women's organization. The inception of the nation's first barber association occurred in Valley City during a state barber convention in February, 1909.
Geography
Valley City is located at 46°55′29″N 98°0′20″W / 46.92472°N 98.00556°W (46.924632, −98.005438).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.46 square miles (8.96 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 302 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,089 | 260.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,446 | 124.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,606 | 88.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,686 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,268 | 12.4% | |
| 1940 | 5,917 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 6,851 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 7,809 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 7,843 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,774 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,163 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,826 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,585 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,575 | −0.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 6,566 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,585 people, 2,986 households, and 1,563 families living in the city. The population density was 1,903.2 inhabitants per square mile (734.8/km2). There were 3,307 housing units at an average density of 955.8 per square mile (369.0/km2). The racial makup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5%.
Of the 2,986 households 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.7% were non-families. 39.4% of households were one person and 17.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age was 42.1 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
Local media
AM radio
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City of license |
| 1490 AM | KOVC | The Voice of the Valley KOVC | Full Service/Country | i3G Media | Valley City |
FM radio
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City of license | |
| 96.3 FM | K242CZ | The Voice of the Valley KOVC | Full Service/Country KOVC translator |
i3G Media | Valley City | |
| 102.7 FM | K274BH | Ted FM | Adult Contemporary KRVX-HD2 translator |
i3G Media | Valley City | |
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The local newspaper is the Valley City Times-Record.
Education
K–12
Valley City is served by the Valley City Public School District which consists of Jefferson Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Valley City Junior/Senior High School. St. Catherine's Catholic School for grade K–6 also serves students in Valley City.
Higher education
- Valley City State University
Sites of interest
- Hi-Line Railroad Bridge
- North Dakota Winter Show
- North Country Trail
- The Rosebud Visitor Center contains a restored railway passenger car.
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Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines. Local dial-a-ride transit is provided by South Central Transit which operates on weekdays from 8am to 5pm and weekends from 8am to 2pm for a $2 fare.
Valley City Parks and Recreation operates a bikeshare system with a single station located at the Gaukler Family Wellness Center.
Notable people
- Jeff Boschee, professional basketball player
- Paul Fjelde, sculptor; professor at Pratt Institute
- John E. Grotberg, congressman
- Peggy Lee, jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress
- George W. Mason, chairman and CEO of Kelvinator and American Motors Company
- James M. McPherson, Civil War historian; Pulitzer Prize winner
- Gerhard Brandt Naeseth, genealogist; founder of the Norwegian-American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library
- Earl Pomeroy, congressman
- Ann Sothern, film and TV actress with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Herman Stern, proprietor of Straus Clothing, businessman, humanitarian, social and economic activist
- Tyrell Terry, NBA player
- Carol Thurston, actress
- Frank White, eighth governor of North Dakota and treasurer of the United States (1921–1928)
- Michael Wobbema, member of the North Dakota Senate
- George M. Young, congressman, judge
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system Valley City has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Valley City (Dakota del Norte) para niños
