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Knox, North Dakota

Coordinates: 48°20′38″N 99°41′28″W / 48.34389°N 99.69111°W / 48.34389; -99.69111
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Knox
Street in Knox
Street in Knox
Location of Knox, North Dakota
Location of Knox, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°20′38″N 99°41′28″W / 48.34389°N 99.69111°W / 48.34389; -99.69111
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyBenson
Founded1887
Area
 • Total0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Land0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Population
 • Total22
 • Estimate 
(2022)[4]
21
 • Density45.64/sq mi (17.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58343
Area code701
FIPS code38-43260
GNIS feature ID1036110[2]

Knox is a small, rural village in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. There is a granary there, a post office and a church; no other businesses or services. The population was 22 at the 2020 census.[3] Knox was founded in 1887.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910330
1920173−47.6%
19301772.3%
19401896.8%
19501900.5%
1960122−35.8%
1970104−14.8%
198069−33.7%
199045−34.8%
20005931.1%
201025−57.6%
202022−12.0%
2022 (est.)21[4]−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 13 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 50.0 inhabitants per square mile (19.3/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 52.0 per square mile (20.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 13 households, of which 7.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 59.8 years. 8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 36% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 59 people, 22 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 118.6 people per square mile (45.8 people/km2). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 56.3 per square mile (21.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.61% White, 1.69% African American, 1.69% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.39% of the population.

There were 22 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 15.3% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $14,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,808. There were 14.3% of families and 18.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Transportation

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Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Rugby, 16 miles (26 km) to the west.

Education

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It is within Rugby Public Schools,[7] which operates Rugby High School.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Knox, North Dakota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  6. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  7. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benson County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
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