Towner County, North Dakota

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Towner County
U.S. county
Postcard. Towner County Courthouse in Cando, North Dakota, a historic Queen Anne-style building.
Postcard. Towner County Courthouse in Cando, North Dakota, a historic Queen Anne-style building.
Map of North Dakota highlighting Towner County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°41′N 99°15′W / 48.69°N 99.25°W / 48.69; -99.25
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedMarch 8, 1883 (created)
January 24, 1884 (organized)
Named forOscar M. Towner
SeatCando
Largest cityCando
Area
 • Total1,041 sq mi (2,700 km2)
 • Land1,025 sq mi (2,650 km2)
 • Water17 sq mi (40 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,162
 • Density2.1/sq mi (0.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitetownercountynd.com

Towner County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population is 2,162.[1] Its county seat is Cando.[2] It is south of the Canada–US border with Manitoba.

History[]

The Dakota Territory legislature created the county on March 8, 1883, with areas partitioned from Cavalier and Rolette counties. It was named for Oscar M. Towner (1842–1897), a businessman and member of the 15th territorial legislature. The county organization was not completed at that time, and the county was attached to Pembina County for judicial and administrative purposes. That lasted until January 24, 1884, when the county organization was effected, and its attachment to Pembina was dissolved. However, on January 26, 1889, the county was attached to Ramsey County for judicial and administrative purposes. This arrangement only lasted a few months. The boundaries of Towner County as first formed have not been altered to the present (as of 2019).[3][4]

The city of Towner, North Dakota, is in McHenry County.

Outline map of Towner County, North Dakota, 1909

Geography[]

Towner County lies on the north line of North Dakota, and thus on the north line of the continental United States. Its north boundary line abuts the south boundary line of Canada. Its terrain consists of rolling hills, dotted with lakes and ponds. The area is devoted to agriculture.[5] The Laurentian Divide runs across Towner County - the northern terrain slopes to the north while the southern terrain slopes to the south, and the county as a whole slightly slopes to the east.[6] The county has a total area of 1,041 square miles (2,700 km2), of which 1,025 square miles (2,650 km2) is land and 17 square miles (44 km2) (1.6%) is water.[7]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties and rural municipalities[]

National protected areas[]

Lakes[5][]

  • Armourdale Lake
  • Brumba Pool
  • Lake Alice (part)
  • McLaughlin Lake
  • Moore Lake
  • Pound Lake
  • Rock Lake
  • Snyder Lake

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18901,450—
19006,491347.7%
19108,96338.1%
19208,327−7.1%
19308,3930.8%
19407,200−14.2%
19506,360−11.7%
19605,624−11.6%
19704,645−17.4%
19804,052−12.8%
19903,627−10.5%
20002,876−20.7%
20102,246−21.9%
20202,162−3.7%
US Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census[]

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 2,876 people, 1,218 households, and 785 families in the county. The population density was 2.8/sqmi (1.08/km2). There were 1,558 housing units at an average density of 1.52/sqmi (0.59/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.32% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 2.05% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 35.1% were of German and 31.0% Norwegian ancestry. 98.4% spoke English as their first language.

There were 1,218 households, out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples living together, 4.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.50% were non-families. 33.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93.

The county population contained 24.60% under the age of 18, 3.60% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 23.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,740, and the median income for a family was $39,286. Males had a median income of $24,917 versus $17,335 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,605. About 6.30% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.20% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,246 people, 1,048 households, and 639 families in the county.[12] The population density was 2.19/sqmi (0.85/km2). There were 1,449 housing units at an average density of 1.41/sqmi (0.55/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 96.7% white, 2.2% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.4% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 46.5% were German, 41.5% were Norwegian, 10.4% were Irish, 7.4% were English, 5.5% were Swedish, and 3.2% were American.[14]

Of the 1,048 households, 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.0% were non-families, and 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.71. The median age was 50.3 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $43,684 and the median income for a family was $54,609. Males had a median income of $36,350 versus $26,164 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,203. About 8.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Townships[]

  • Armourdale
  • Atkins
  • Bethel
  • Cando
  • Coolin
  • Crocus
  • Dash
  • Gerrard
  • Grainfield
  • Howell
  • Lansing
  • Maza
  • Monroe
  • Mount View
  • New City
  • Olson
  • Paulson
  • Picton
  • Rock Lake
  • Sidney
  • Smith
  • Sorenson
  • Springfield
  • Teddy
  • Twin Hill
  • Victor
  • Virginia
  • Zion

Politics[]

Presidential election results

See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Towner County, North Dakota

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Towner County, North Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "County History". North Dakota.gov. The State of North Dakota. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Towner County ND Google Maps (accessed February 21, 2019)
  6. ^ ""Find an Altitude/Towner County ND" Google Maps (accessed February 21, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  8. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  10. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (April 20, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  14. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  15. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  16. ^ 2007 Taxable Valuation Survey Archived February 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, North Dakota League of Cities
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

External links[]

Coordinates: 48°41′N 99°15′W / 48.69°N 99.25°W / 48.69; -99.25

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