Wing, North Dakota facts for kids
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Wing, North Dakota
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Wing Hotel
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Location of Wing, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burleigh |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 132 |
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(2022)
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132 |
| • Density | 206.90/sq mi (79.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58494
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-86780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036339 |
Wing is a small city located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is part of the larger Bismarck-Mandan area. In 2020, about 132 people lived there.
Even though it's small, Wing has important services for its community. It has a post office, a gas station, a restaurant, and several churches. There's also a hotel and a place for seniors. One of its key features is a public school system that teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
History
Wing was started in 1911. It was named after Charles K. Wing, who helped plan out the town's area.
Geography
Wing is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 1.65 square kilometers (0.64 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Wing has changed over the years. Here's a look at its population at different times:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 237 | — | |
| 1940 | 235 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 312 | 32.8% | |
| 1960 | 303 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 223 | −26.4% | |
| 1980 | 220 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 208 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 124 | −40.4% | |
| 2010 | 152 | 22.6% | |
| 2020 | 132 | −13.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 132 | −13.2% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 152 people living in Wing. These people lived in 66 different homes. About 24% of these homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Wing was about 45.5 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (52%) and females (48%).
Schools
The Wing School District is in charge of the public schools in the city. This district provides education for all grades, from kindergarten to high school.
