Minto, North Dakota

Minto is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 604 at the 2010 census.[5] Minto was founded in 1881.

Minto, North Dakota
City
Minto, North Dakota
Location of Minto, North Dakota. (The upper map is the state of North Dakota with Walsh County in red; the lower map is Walsh County with Minto in red.)
Coordinates: 48°17′32″N 97°22′21″W
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Walsh
Founded	1881
Area [1]
• Total	1.44 sq mi (3.72 km^2)
• Land	1.44 sq mi (3.72 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	820 ft (250 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	604
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	592
• Density	411.97/sq mi (159.02/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58261
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-53540
GNIS feature ID	1030252[4]
Website	cityofminto.com

History

A post office has been in operation at Minto since 1880.[6] Minto was incorporated in 1883.[7] The city was named after Minto, Ontario, the native home of a large share of the early settlers.[8]

Geography

Minto is located at 48°17′32″N 97°22′21″W (48.292192, −97.372391).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.42 square miles (3.68 km²), all of it land.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	467		—
1900	860		84.2%
1910	701		−18.5%
1920	602		−14.1%
1930	565		−6.1%
1940	630		11.5%
1950	592		−6.0%
1960	642		8.4%
1970	636		−0.9%
1980	592		−6.9%
1990	560		−5.4%
2000	657		17.3%
2010	604		−8.1%
Est. 2019	592	[3]	−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[11] 2018 Estimate[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 604 people, 255 households, and 173 families living in the city. The population density was 425.4 inhabitants per square mile (164.2/km²). There were 294 housing units at an average density of 207.0 per square mile (79.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.7% of the population.

There were 255 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 657 people, 269 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 458.9 people per square mile (177.4/km²). There were 298 housing units at an average density of 208.2 per square mile (80.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 0.76% Native American (i.e. five persons), 0.15% Asian (one person), 1.37% from other races (i.e. nine persons), and 1.37% from two or more races (nine persons). 4.87% of the population (32 persons) were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 269 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $43,167. Males had a median income of $28,611 versus $19,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,011. About 5.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Ancestries: Polish (34.6%), German (26.6%), Norwegian (21.3%), Czech (8.7%), Irish (8.2%), French (5.3%).

Education

K–12

Minto Public School serves Minto and the surrounding rural areas of southeastern Walsh County. The school was named one of the best 100 schools in The United States by the now defunct Offspring Magazine.[13]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 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. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
6. "Walsh County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
7. United States of America Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 110th Congress Second Session Volume 154-Part 10. Government Printing Office. p. 138. GGKEY:GXD1UU6ULDQ.
8. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State,. WPA. p. 189. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 7, 2013.
12. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
13. "The 100 Best School Districts." Offspring Magazine Sep./Oct. 2000