Carson, North Dakota

Carson, North Dakota
City
Business District of Carson
Location of Carson, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°25′20″N101°34′14″W / 46.42222°N 101.57056°W / 46.42222; -101.57056
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Grant
Founded	1910
Area [1]
• Total	3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2)
• Land	3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	2,313 ft (705 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	254
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	245
• Density	63.64/sq mi (24.57/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	58529
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-12460
GNIS feature ID	1035956 [2]

Carson is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, North Dakota, United States. ^[5] The population was 254 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Carson was laid out in 1910 when the Northern Pacific Railway was extended to that point. ^[6] The city's name is a portmanteau of the surnames of two settlers: Frank Carter and Simon Pederson. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.02 square miles (10.41 km²), all land. ^[8]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Carson has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	277		—
1930	356		28.5%
1940	473		32.9%
1950	493		4.2%
1960	501		1.6%
1970	466		−7.0%
1980	469		0.6%
1990	383		−18.3%
2000	319		−16.7%
2010	293		−8.2%
2020	254		−13.3%
2022 (est.)	245	[4]	−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [10] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 293 people, 154 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 72.9 inhabitants per square mile (28.1/km²). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 48.3 per square mile (18.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.3% Native American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 154 households, of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.5% were non-families. 53.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 49.1 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 27.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 319 people, 154 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was 79.4 inhabitants per square mile (30.7/km²). There were 201 housing units at an average density of 50.1 per square mile (19.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.87% White, 1.25% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 44.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,722, and the median income for a family was $23,056. Males had a median income of $16,806 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,754. About 16.3% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carson, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 28, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. November 28, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
6. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 834. ISBN   978-1135948597 . Retrieved November 30, 2013.
7. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. Works Progress Administration. p. 231. ISBN   9781623760335 . Retrieved November 18, 2013.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Carson, North Dakota
10. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved August 23, 2013.

External links

• Excerpts from The Carson Press, 1908-1911