York, North Dakota

York, North Dakota
City

Street in York

Location of York, North Dakota
York, North Dakota

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 48°18′44″N 99°34′27″W / 48.31222°N 99.57417°W / 48.31222; -99.57417Coordinates: 48°18′44″N 99°34′27″W / 48.31222°N 99.57417°W / 48.31222; -99.57417
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Benson
Area[1]
 • Total 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
 • Land 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,611 ft (491 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 23
 • Estimate (2014)[3] 23
 • Density 100.0/sq mi (38.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 58386
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-87860
GNIS feature ID 1032894[4]

York is a city in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 23 at the 2010 census.[5]

York was founded in 1886 and named after York, England by Great Northern Railway President James J. Hill.[6] It was one of several sites along the Great Northern's transcontinental route between Devils Lake and Minot that were named after places in England (the others were Berwick, Leeds, Norwich, Penn, Rugby, Surrey, and Tunbridge).

Geography

York is located at 48°18′44″N 99°34′27″W / 48.31222°N 99.57417°W / 48.31222; -99.57417 (48.312115, -99.574181).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1960148—
1970102−31.1%
198069−32.4%
199035−49.3%
200026−25.7%
201023−11.5%
Est. 201523[8]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2014 Estimate[3]


York, North Dakota is mentioned humorously in the television show How I Met Your Mother starring Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Cobie Smulders, and Neil Patrick Harris. In the episode, Ted, the lead character, mentions that he has a new architecture project updating York, North Dakota's library. As mentioned in the show, the library has two sections, "fishing and non-fishing."

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 23 people, 11 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 23 housing units at an average density of 100.0 per square mile (38.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.0% White and 13.0% from two or more races.

There were 11 households of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 17.3% were from 45 to 64; and 39.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 11 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 114.1 people per square mile (43.6/km²). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 140.4 per square mile (53.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, and 3.85% from two or more races.

There were 11 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, and 27.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,917, and the median income for a family was $49,583. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,529. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  3. 1 2 "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  6. ↑ Wick, Douglas A. "York (Benson County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
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