Carrington, North Dakota

Carrington, North Dakota
City

Grain Elevator in Carrington
Nickname(s): Central City

Location of Carrington, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°27′0″N 99°7′26″W / 47.45000°N 99.12389°W / 47.45000; -99.12389Coordinates: 47°27′0″N 99°7′26″W / 47.45000°N 99.12389°W / 47.45000; -99.12389
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Foster
Government
 • Mayor Neil Fandrich
Area[1]
 • Total 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2)
 • Land 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,588 ft (484 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 2,065
 • Estimate (2014)[3] 2,074
 • Density 978.7/sq mi (377.9/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 58421
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-12340
GNIS feature ID 1028287[4]
Highways US 52, US 281, ND 200
Website http://www.carringtonnd.com

Carrington is a city in Foster County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Foster County.[5] The population was 2,065 at the 2010 census.[6] Carrington was founded in 1883.

Carrington is home to Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.

History

Carrington was platted in 1882 by M. D. Carrington, and named for him.[7] Carrington has been the county seat since 1883.[8] A post office has been in operation at Carrington since 1883.[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.46 km2), all of it land.[1] Carrington's zip code is 58421. The area code is 701 area code. Carrington has 5 local phone codes. 307, 649, 650, 652, and 653.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19101,217—
19201,42016.7%
19301,71720.9%
19401,8507.7%
19502,10113.6%
19602,43816.0%
19702,4912.2%
19802,6416.0%
19902,267−14.2%
20002,2680.0%
20102,065−9.0%
Est. 20142,074[10]0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2014 Estimate[3]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,065 people, 951 households, and 540 families residing in the city. The population density was 978.7 inhabitants per square mile (377.9/km2). There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 500.9 per square mile (193.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 951 households of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,268 people, 961 households, and 594 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,531.9 people per square mile (591.7/km²). There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 713.9 per square mile (275.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.18% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.09% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 961 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,197, and the median income for a family was $41,654. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,012. About 7.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Local media

Print

AM Radio

AM radio stations
FrequencyCall signNameFormatOwnerCity
1600 AMKDAKDakota Country RadioFull service (radio format)/CountryIngstad Family MediaCarrington

Television

Midcontinent Communications provides cable service to the city of Carrington[12][13] and New Rockford. Dakota Central Telecommunications provides cable service to Carrington, Jamestown, and other nearby communities.

Education

The city of Carrington is served by Carrington Elementary School and Carrington High School. Prairie View Adventist School is also in Carrington.

Transportation

Two federal highways pass through Carrington. U.S. 281 runs North and South through the area. U.S. 52 runs east and west co-signed with ND 200 and to U.S. 281 then runs northwest and southeast route. ND 200 runs east and west through the area.

Highways that run through Carrington include U.S. 52, U.S. 281, ND 200, and Foster County CR 1605. The city is also served by both the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Red River Valley and Western Railroad.

Major roads and streets

North and south

East and west

Notable people

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Carrington has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[15]

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  3. 1 2 "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  7. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 205. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
  8. ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 834. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  9. ↑ "Foster County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  10. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Midcontinent Cable TV HD/Standard Channel Listings – Midcontinent Communications". midcocomm.com. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  13. ↑ "Working QAM cable layout". mythtv.org. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  14. ↑ He Heard America Singing: Arthur Farwell, Composer and Crusading Music Educator. Scarecrow Press. 1992. pp. 885 total. ISBN 978-0810825802. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Carrington, North Dakota Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 21 September 2015.

External links

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