Davenport, North Dakota

Davenport, North Dakota
City
Nickname:  D-Port
Location of Davenport, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°42′53″N97°03′56″W / 46.71472°N 97.06556°W / 46.71472; -97.06556
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Cass
Founded	1882
Government
•  Mayor	Larry Palluck
Area [1]
• Total	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
• Land	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	922 ft (281 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	256
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	254
• Density	958.80/sq mi (370.38/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58021
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-18180
GNIS feature ID	1035983 [2]

Davenport is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2020 census. ^[3] Davenport was founded in 1882.

History

Davenport was platted in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. ^[5] The city was named for Mary Buckland Claflin, wife of Massachusetts governor William Claflin. ^[6] A post office has been in operation at Davenport since 1882. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	437		—
1900	426		−2.5%
1910	226		−46.9%
1920	214		−5.3%
1930	205		−4.2%
1940	147		−28.3%
1950	150		2.0%
1960	143		−4.7%
1970	147		2.8%
1980	195		32.7%
1990	218		11.8%
2000	261		19.7%
2010	252		−3.4%
2020	256		1.6%
2022 (est.)	254	[4]	−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [9] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 252 people, 93 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 933.3 inhabitants per square mile (360.3/km²). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 355.6 per square mile (137.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 4.0% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.7% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 31% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 261 people, 91 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 2,091.2 inhabitants per square mile (807.4/km²). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 737.1 per square mile (284.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White and 1.53% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 91 households, out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,889, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,737. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Davenport, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved October 22, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
5. Hoheisel, Tim; Nielsen, Andrew R. (2007). Cass County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 81. ISBN   978-0-7385-4145-7.
6. Congress, U S (November 2010). Congressional Record, V. 153, PT. 10, May 22. 2007 to June 5, 2007. Government Printing Office. p. 310. ISBN   978-0-16-087121-4.
7. "Cass County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved July 21, 2013.