Dilworth, Minnesota

Dilworth is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was estimated at 4,436 in 2018.[5] Dilworth is one of the core cities of the Fargo-Moorhead metro area; it is on the eastern border of Moorhead. Dilworth is home to the historic Star Lite Motel.

Dilworth
City
Nickname(s): 
D-town
Location in Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°52′33″N 96°42′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyClay
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorChad Olson
Area
 • Total3.21 sq mi (8.32 km2)
 • Land3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Population
 • Total4,024
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
4,422
 • Density1,377.57/sq mi (531.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56529
Area code218
FIPS code27-15976
GNIS feature ID0642816[4]
Websitewww.cityofdilworth.com

History

Dilworth was founded in 1883 when the Northern Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.[6] It was named for Joseph Dilworth, a railroad official.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.32 square miles (8.60 km2), of which, 3.31 square miles (8.57 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]

U.S. Route 10 (more commonly referred to as U.S. Highway 10) serves as a main route in the city. Interstate 94 is nearby, connected to U. S. 10 by Minnesota State Highway 336.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920882—
193098311.5%
19401,0688.6%
19501,42933.8%
19602,10247.1%
19702,32110.4%
19802,58511.4%
19902,562−0.9%
20003,00117.1%
20104,02434.1%
Est. 20194,422[3]9.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 4,024 people, 1,595 households, and 1,053 families living in the city. The population density was 1,215.7 inhabitants per square mile (469.4/km2). There were 1,727 housing units at an average density of 521.8 per square mile (201.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 0.5% African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 1,595 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,001 people, 1,160 households, and 787 families living in the city. The population density was 1,510.6 people per square mile (582.3/km2). There were 1,238 housing units at an average density of 623.2 per square mile (240.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.64% White, 0.03% African American, 1.80% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 4.20% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.63% of the population.

There were 1,160 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% 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 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,571, and the median income for a family was $42,887. Males had a median income of $32,857 versus $21,226 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,726. About 13.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  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. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "History". City of Dilworth, MN. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2019.

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