Wing, North Dakota

Wing is a city in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Bismarck-Mandan". The population was 152 at the 2010 census.[5]

Wing, North Dakota
City
Wing Hotel
Location of Wing, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°8′27″N 100°16′50″W
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Burleigh
Area [1]
• Total	0.64 sq mi (1.65 km^2)
• Land	0.64 sq mi (1.65 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,903 ft (580 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	152
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	186
• Density	291.54/sq mi (112.53/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58494
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-86780
GNIS feature ID	1032845[4]

History

Wing was founded in 1911. It was named for Charles K. Wing, who platted the area.[6]

Geography

Wing is located at 47°8′27″N 100°16′50″W (47.140938, -100.280626).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km²), all of it land.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1930	237		—
1940	235		−0.8%
1950	312		32.8%
1960	303		−2.9%
1970	223		−26.4%
1980	220		−1.3%
1990	208		−5.5%
2000	124		−40.4%
2010	152		22.6%
Est. 2019	186	[3]	22.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2018 Estimate[10]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 152 people, 66 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 257.6 inhabitants per square mile (99.5/km²). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 152.5 per square mile (58.9/km²). The racial makup of the city was 94.1% White, 2.6% Native American, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7%.[2]

Of the 66 households 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.8% of households were one person and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age was 45.5 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 124 people, 68 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 210.3 people per square mile (81.1/km²). There were 89 housing units at an average density of 150.9 per square mile (58.2/km²). The racial makup of the city was 99.19% White, and 0.81% from two or more races. 51.3% were of German, 16.8% Norwegian, 7.6% Scandinavian and 5.0% Finnish ancestry.

Of the 68 households 14.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.5% were non-families. 48.5% of households were one person and 30.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.64.

The age distribution was 13.7% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.1% 65 or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median household income was $14,688 and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $26,750 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,970. There were 10.5% of families and 19.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.0% of under eighteens and 35.7% of those over 64.

Points of interests

Southeast of Wing, at 47°2'48"N 100°5'49"W, there is the only point in the Western hemisphere, where two HVDC overhead powerlines, CU and Square Butte cross each other.

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. "Profile for Wing, North Dakota". ePodunk. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 19, 2013.
10. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2019.