Neche, North Dakota

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Neche, North Dakota
City
An old hotel in Neche
An old hotel in Neche
Location of Neche, North Dakota
Location of Neche, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°59′1″N 97°33′3″W / 48.98361°N 97.55083°W / 48.98361; -97.55083Coordinates: 48°59′1″N 97°33′3″W / 48.98361°N 97.55083°W / 48.98361; -97.55083
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyPembina
Founded1882
Area
[1]
 • Total0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Land0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
823 ft (251 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total371
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
343
 • Density988.47/sq mi (381.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58265
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-55620
GNIS feature ID1030364[4]

Neche (/ˈnɪtʃiː/ NITCH-ee) is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Pembina River. The population was 371 at the 2010 census.[5]

History[]

Neche was laid out in 1882.[6] The name is said to come from the Ojibwe word nidji, which means friend, neighbor, or one like myself.[7]

Geography[]

Neche is located at

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48°59′1″N 97°33′3″W / 48.98361°N 97.55083°W / 48.98361; -97.55083 (48.983610, -97.550732).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all land.[9]

Neche is approximately one mile south of the United States-Canada border, and the community of Gretna, Manitoba is located on the north side of the border. It is located near the Neche–Gretna Border Crossing.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890314—
1900682117.2%
1910528−22.6%
19205280.0%
1930502−4.9%
194056512.5%
19506158.8%
1960545−11.4%
1970451−17.2%
19804714.4%
1990434−7.9%
20004370.7%
2010371−15.1%
2019 (est.)343[2]−7.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2018 Estimate[11]

2010 census[]

At the 2010 census there were 371 people in 142 households, including 92 families, in the city. The population density was 1,060.0 inhabitants per square mile (409.3/km2). There were 168 housing units at an average density of 480.0 per square mile (185.3/km2). The racial makup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9%.[3]

Of the 142 households 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.0% of households were one person and 16.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age was 35.3 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census[]

At the 2000 census, there were 437 people in 169 households, including 114 families, in the city. The population density was 1,248.0 people per square mile (482.1/km2). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 536.9 per square mile (207.4/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.40% White, 0.46% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population.

Of the 169 households 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.6% of households were one person and 13.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.25.

The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median household income was $42,500 and the median family income was $48,125. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,813. About 7.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people[]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Cities". County of Pembina, North Dakota. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  7. ^ Wick, Douglas A. "Neche (Pembina County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  10. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  11. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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