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23-566: New Rockford is a city in Eddy County , North Dakota , United States. It is the county seat of Eddy County. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census . New Rockford was founded in 1883. New Rockford was founded in 1883, when the Great Northern Railway arrived in the area. In 1915, residents mounted a challenge to have the state capital relocated from Bismarck to New Rockford. This did not succeed, leaving Bismarck

46-402: A family was $ 47,857. Males had a median income of $ 31,887 versus $ 28,194 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,302. About 11.5% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 21.7% of those age 65 or over. Source: Eddy County voters tend to vote Republican. In 71% percent of the national elections since 1960,

69-441: A male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 38.4% of households were one person and 22% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.74. The median age was 50.2 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 27.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of

92-503: 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. New Rockford is served by New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School . This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to

115-537: A total area of 644 square miles (1,670 km ), of which 630 square miles (1,600 km ) is land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (2.2%) is water. It is the smallest county in North Dakota by area. Eddy County Road 14 is a north-south County Road in North Dakota . It runs from North Dakota Highway 15 near New Rockford to Eddy County Road 9 (1st Ave North) in downtown New Rockford. Eddy County Road 9

138-558: Is an east-west County Road in North Dakota. It runs from US 281 /Highway 15 (1st Street) in New Rockford to Wells County CR 2, near New Rockford. As of the census of 2020, there were 2,347 people. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,385 people, 1,057 households, and 653 families in the county. The population density was 3.8 inhabitants per square mile (1.5/km ). There were 1,323 housing units at an average density of 2.1 units per square mile (0.81/km ). The racial makeup of

161-554: Is water. New Rockford's zip code is 58356. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,391 people, 628 households, and 363 families living in the city. The population density was 921.2 inhabitants per square mile (355.7/km ). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 496.7 per square mile (191.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.1% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.9%. Of

184-531: The Köppen Climate Classification system, New Rockford has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Eddy County, North Dakota Eddy County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 2,347. Its county seat is New Rockford . The Dakota Territory legislature created the county on March 31, 1885, with territory partitioned from Foster County . It

207-422: The 628 households 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 38.4% of households were one person and 22% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.74. The median age

230-405: The age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.2% were non-families, and 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.77. The median age was 49.2 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 38,404 and the median income for

253-623: The capital. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 1.54 square miles (3.99 km), of which 1.51 square miles (3.91 km) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km) is water. New Rockford's zip code is 58356. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,391 people, 628 households, and 363 families living in the city. The population density was 921.2 inhabitants per square mile (355.7/km). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 496.7 per square mile (191.8/km). The racial makeup of

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276-422: 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. New Rockford is served by New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School . This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to

299-517: The city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,463 people, 651 households, and 378 families living in the city. The population density was 970.7 inhabitants per square mile (374.8/km). There were 778 housing units at an average density of 516.2 per square mile (199.3/km). 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 people of any race were 0.55% of

322-399: The city was 95.7% White, 0.1% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.9%. Of the 628 households 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had

345-515: 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 people of any race were 0.55% of the population. Of the 651 households 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 households were one person and 24.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

368-466: The county selected the Republican Party candidate. 47°43′N 98°54′W  /  47.72°N 98.90°W  / 47.72; -98.90 New Rockford, North Dakota New Rockford is a city in Eddy County , North Dakota , United States. It is the county seat of Eddy County. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census . New Rockford was founded in 1883. New Rockford

391-424: The county was 95.2% white, 2.4% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 52.7% were German , 45.9% were Norwegian , 9.3% were Irish , 6.5% were Swedish , and 1.3% were American . Of the 1,057 households, 24.2% had children under

414-401: The population. Of the 651 households 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 households were one person and 24.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84. The age distribution

437-417: Was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84. The age distribution was 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% 65 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 household income was $ 28,042 and the median family income was $ 43,438. Males had

460-428: Was 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% 65 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 household income was $ 28,042 and the median family income was $ 43,438. Males had a median income of $ 26,080 versus $ 19,219 for females. The per capita income for

483-538: Was 50.2 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 27.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,463 people, 651 households, and 378 families living in the city. The population density was 970.7 inhabitants per square mile (374.8/km ). There were 778 housing units at an average density of 516.2 per square mile (199.3/km ). The racial makeup of

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506-436: Was founded in 1883, when the Great Northern Railway arrived in the area. In 1915, residents mounted a challenge to have the state capital relocated from Bismarck to New Rockford. This did not succeed, leaving Bismarck the capital. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 1.54 square miles (3.99 km ), of which 1.51 square miles (3.91 km ) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km )

529-483: Was named for Ezra B. Eddy, a Fargo, North Dakota banker who had died a few weeks earlier. The county government was established on April 27, 1885. The Sheyenne River flows easterly through the upper part of the county. The county terrain consists of semi-arid hills, featuring some agriculture. The terrain slopes to the east and slightly to the north, with its highest point on a hill at the county's southwestern corner, at 1,562 ft (476 m) ASL. The county has

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