Esmond, North Dakota

Esmond, North Dakota
town
Esmond
Location of Esmond, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°01′58″N99°45′53″W / 48.03278°N 99.76472°W / 48.03278; -99.76472
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Benson
Founded	1901
Area [1]
• Total	0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2)
• Land	0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,631 ft (497 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	91
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	90
• Density	200.00/sq mi (77.30/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58332
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-24780
GNIS feature ID	1036027 [2]

Esmond is a tiny, rural town in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. There is a large granary at Esmond, a bank, a post office, a bar, a museum, a school with gymnasium, a co-op, and two churches. The population was 91 at the 2020 census. ^[3] Esmond was founded in 1901.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.19 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	353		—
1920	343		−2.8%
1930	313		−8.7%
1940	449		43.5%
1950	475		5.8%
1960	420		−11.6%
1970	416		−1.0%
1980	337		−19.0%
1990	196		−41.8%
2000	159		−18.9%
2010	100		−37.1%
2020	91		−9.0%
2022 (est.)	90	[4]	−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 100 people, 58 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 217.4 inhabitants per square mile (83.9/km²). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 230.4 per square mile (89.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White and 1.0% Native American.

There were 58 households, of which 12.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 55.2% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.72 and the average family size was 2.46.

The median age in the city was 52.6 years. 13% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 40% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 78 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 352.8 inhabitants per square mile (136.2/km²). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 253.0 per square mile (97.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.97% White, 3.14% Native American, 0.63% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 14.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, and 44.9% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 39.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,281, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,706. None of the families and 0.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 2.4% of those over 64.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Esmond, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 2, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
6. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 16, 2014.

External links

• Esmond diamond jubilee, 1901-1976, Esmond, North Dakota from the Digital Horizons website