Wyndmere, North Dakota facts for kids
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Wyndmere, North Dakota
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Central Wyndmere, August 2009
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Location of Wyndmere, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 454 |
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448 |
| • Density | 527.91/sq mi (203.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58081
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-87740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036343 |
Wyndmere (pronounced WYN-meer) is a city in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It's a small community that was founded in 1883. The city got its name from a beautiful place in England called Windermere. Wyndmere is also part of the larger Wahpeton, ND–MN area.
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Wyndmere's Location and Size
Wyndmere is located in the state of North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (which is about 2.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Wyndmere?
Wyndmere is home to a friendly community. Here's a look at how the population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 439 | — | |
| 1920 | 570 | 29.8% | |
| 1930 | 521 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 499 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 627 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 644 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 516 | −19.9% | |
| 1980 | 550 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 501 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 533 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 429 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 454 | 5.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 448 | 4.4% | |
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Wyndmere's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 429 people living in Wyndmere. These people lived in 192 different homes, and 117 of those were families.
Most of the people in Wyndmere were White (95.6%). A small number of residents were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 6.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Wyndmere was about 43.6 years old. About 25.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 18.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (53.6%) than females (46.4%).
Famous People from Wyndmere
Even though Wyndmere is a small city, some notable people have connections to it:
- Orin D. Haugen - An Army Colonel during World War II.
- John Kenneth Hilliard - An expert in sound and electricity.
- Chuck Klosterman - A well-known journalist.
- Hans Langseth - Famous for having the longest beard ever recorded!
See also
In Spanish: Wyndmere (Dakota del Norte) para niños
