Brocket, North Dakota

Brocket, North Dakota
City
Brocket at twilight
Location of Brocket, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°12′38″N98°21′20″W / 48.21056°N 98.35556°W / 48.21056; -98.35556
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Ramsey
Founded	1901
Area [1]
• Total	0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
• Land	0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,513 ft (461 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	34
• Density	44.97/sq mi (17.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58321
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-09700
GNIS feature ID	1035943 [2]

Brocket is a city in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 34 at the 2020 census. ^[3] Brocket was founded in 1901.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km²), all land. ^[4]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	186		—
1920	240		29.0%
1930	276		15.0%
1940	291		5.4%
1950	212		−27.1%
1960	153		−27.8%
1970	95		−37.9%
1980	74		−22.1%
1990	81		9.5%
2000	65		−19.8%
2010	57		−12.3%
2020	34		−40.4%
2021 (est.)	34	[5]	0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 25 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 73.1 inhabitants per square mile (28.2/km²). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 48.7 per square mile (18.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. ^[7]

There were 25 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.9% male and 42.1% female.

2000 census

As per the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 26 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 65 people per square mile (32.2/km²). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 44.6 per square mile (17.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99% White and 1% Asian.

There were 26 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $171,000. Males had a median income of $20,000 versus $151,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $101,000. There were no families and 0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none 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: Brocket, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2022.
4. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
5. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
6. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved February 15, 2014.
7. "Brocket, ND Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer". censusviewer.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.

External links

• Brocket diamond jubilee, 1900-1975 : July 5 & 6, 1975, Brocket, North Dakota from the Digital Horizons website