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'New Rockford' is a city in Eddy County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Eddy County. The population was 1,463 at the 2000 census. New Rockford was founded in 1883.
New Rockford is located at (47.680579, -99.136177).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (1.96%) is water. New Rockford's zip code is 58356.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,463 people, 651 households, and 378 families residing in the city. The population density was 374.1/km² (970.7/mi²). There were 778 housing units at an average density of 198.9/km² (516.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.02% White, 0.14% African American, 1.50% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.
There were 651 households out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,042, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $26,080 versus $19,219 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,444. About 6.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
★ The annual Central North Dakota Steam Thresher's Reunion is one of New Rockford's main annual events. It is held the third weekend of September and shows off many steam-powered engines.
★ In 2008 New Rockford will celebrate its 125th Anniversary.
★ James Buchli - former NASA astronaut
★ ''New Rockford Transcript''
★ City of New Rockford official website
★
'New Rockford' is a city in Eddy County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Eddy County. The population was 1,463 at the 2000 census. New Rockford was founded in 1883.
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| Events |
| Noted native |
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Geography
Location of New Rockford, North Dakota
New Rockford is located at (47.680579, -99.136177).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (1.96%) is water. New Rockford's zip code is 58356.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,463 people, 651 households, and 378 families residing in the city. The population density was 374.1/km² (970.7/mi²). There were 778 housing units at an average density of 198.9/km² (516.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.02% White, 0.14% African American, 1.50% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.
There were 651 households out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,042, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $26,080 versus $19,219 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,444. About 6.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
Events
★ The annual Central North Dakota Steam Thresher's Reunion is one of New Rockford's main annual events. It is held the third weekend of September and shows off many steam-powered engines.
★ In 2008 New Rockford will celebrate its 125th Anniversary.
Noted native
★ James Buchli - former NASA astronaut
Media
Newspaper
★ ''New Rockford Transcript''
Cable television
External links
★ City of New Rockford official website
★
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