York, North Dakota

York, North Dakota
City
Street in York
Location of York, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°18′48″N99°34′24″W / 48.31333°N 99.57333°W / 48.31333; -99.57333
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Benson
Founded	1886
Area [1]
• Total	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
• Land	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,611 ft (491 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	17
• Estimate  (2022) [4]	15
• Density	81.34/sq mi (31.44/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58386
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-87860
GNIS feature ID	1036344 [2]

York is a small rural village in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 17 at the 2020 census. ^[3] There is a gasoline station there, and a granary, and farm equipment repair services.

York was founded in 1886 and named after York, England by Great Northern Railway President James J. Hill. ^[5] It was one of several sites along the Great Northern's transcontinental route between Devils Lake and Minot that were named after places in England (the others were Berwick, Leeds, Norwich, Penn, Rugby, Surrey, and Tunbridge).

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km²), all land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1960	148		—
1970	102		−31.1%
1980	69		−32.4%
1990	35		−49.3%
2000	26		−25.7%
2010	23		−11.5%
2020	17		−26.1%
2022 (est.)	15	[4]	−11.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 23 people, 11 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km²). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 100.0 per square mile (38.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.0% White and 13.0% from two or more races.

There were 11 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 17.3% were from 45 to 64; and 39.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 11 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 114.1 inhabitants per square mile (44.1/km²). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 140.4 per square mile (54.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, and 3.85% from two or more races.

There were 11 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, and 27.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,917, and the median income for a family was $49,583. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,529. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Transportation

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, 22 miles (35 km) to the west.

Education

York is in Leeds School District 6. ^[8]

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: York, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 14, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
5. Wick, Douglas A. "York (Benson County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 17, 2014.
8. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benson County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau . Retrieved August 28, 2021.

External links

• Our heritage : Leeds, York, 1886-1986 from the Digital Horizons website