Kindred, North Dakota
Kindred is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 889 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] Kindred primarily serves as a bedroom community for Fargo, located about 25 miles to the southwest.
Kindred, North Dakota | |
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Kindred in November 2010 | |
Location of Kindred, North Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 46°38′58″N 97°01′01″W / 46.64944°N 97.01694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jason Dubord |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 889 |
| • Estimate (2022)[4] | 996 |
| • Density | 613.53/sq mi (236.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 58051 |
| Area code | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-42780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036109[2] |
| Website | cityofkindrednd.com |
History edit
Kindred was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point.[5] The city was named for William A. Kindred, a local businessman and afterward mayor of Fargo, North Dakota.[6] A post office has been in operation at Kindred since 1881.[7] Kindred was incorporated as a city in 1949.[8]
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2), all land.[9]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 334 | — | |
| 1930 | 429 | 28.4% | |
| 1940 | 450 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 504 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 580 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 495 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 568 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 569 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 692 | 12.7% | |
| 2020 | 889 | 28.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 996 | [4] | 12.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020 Census[3] | |||
2010 census edit
As of the census of 2010, there were 692 people, 267 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 477.2 inhabitants per square mile (184.2/km2). There were 289 housing units at an average density of 199.3 per square mile (77.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 267 households, of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.16.
The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
2000 census edit
As of the census of 2000, there were 614 people, 248 households, and 167 families living in the city. The population density was 615.3 inhabitants per square mile (237.6/km2). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 267.6 per square mile (103.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.37% White, 0.16% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.
There were 248 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,250, and the median income for a family was $49,091. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $22,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,314. About 4.6% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education edit
The Kindred Public School District was organized in 1875.[11] It is one of the largest rural schools in Cass County. As of the 2007–2008 school year, Kindred Public School has an enrollment of 360 students in grades K-6, 120 students in grades 7–8, and 187 students in grades 9-12. This comes to an overall total of 667 students for the 2007–2008 school year.
Notable people edit
- Kevin Cramer, member of the United States Senate since 2019
- Anna Palmer, journalist
References edit
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kindred, North Dakota
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Hoheisel, Tim; Nielsen, Andrew R. (2007). Cass County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-7385-4145-7.
- ^ Wick, Douglas A. "Kindred (Cass County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ "Cass County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ Congressional Record Vol. 151-Part 11: Proceedings and Debates of the 109th Congress: First Session. Government Printing Office. p. 15438. GGKEY:0ZQD77AXT5Z.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ . Kindred Public School District #2. Archived from the original on June 18, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
External links edit
- Kindred Public School
- Kindred centennial, 1880-1980 : Kindred, North Dakota, July 4, 5, 6 from the Digital Horizons website
- Kindred, North Dakota : community fact survey (1967) from the Digital Horizons website