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Kindred, North Dakota

Coordinates: 46°38′58″N 97°01′01″W / 46.64944°N 97.01694°W / 46.64944; -97.01694
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Kindred, North Dakota
City
Kindred in November 2010
Kindred in November 2010
Motto: 
"Where Kindness is a Way of Life"
Location of Kindred, North Dakota
Location of Kindred, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°38′58″N 97°01′01″W / 46.64944°N 97.01694°W / 46.64944; -97.01694
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyCass
Founded1880
Incorporated1949
Government
 • MayorDarrell Kersting
Area
[1]
 • Total1.449 sq mi (3.754 km2)
 • Land1.449 sq mi (3.754 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
[2]
945 ft (288 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total889
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
1,024
 • Density707.0/sq mi (272.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58051
Area code701
FIPS code38-42780
GNIS feature ID1036109[2]
Sales tax7.5%[5]
Websitekindrednd.com

Kindred is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 889 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] Kindred primarily serves as a bedroom community for Fargo, located about 25 miles to the southwest.

History[edit]

Kindred was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] The city was named for William A. Kindred, a local businessman and afterward mayor of Fargo, North Dakota.[7] A post office has been in operation at Kindred since 1881.[8] Kindred was incorporated as a city in 1949.[9]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.449 square miles (3.75 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920334—
193042928.4%
19404504.9%
195050412.0%
196058015.1%
1970495−14.7%
198056814.7%
19905690.2%
20006147.9%
201069212.7%
202088928.5%
2023 (est.)1,024[4]15.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2020 Census[3]

2020 census[edit]

Kindred Racial Composition[11]
Race Number Percent
White (NH) 845 95.1%
Black or African American (NH) 2 0.2%
Native American (NH) 4 0.4%
Asian (NH) 0 0.0%
Pacific Islander (NH) 0 0.0%
Some Other Race (NH) 0 0.0%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 19 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19 2.1%
Total 889 100.0%

As of the 2020 census, there were 889 people, 313 households, and 236 families residing in the city.[12] There were 339 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from some other races and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.[13]

2010 census[edit]

As of the 2010 census, there were 692 people, 267 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 477.2 inhabitants per square mile (184.2/km2). There were 289 housing units at an average density of 199.3 per square mile (77.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 267 households, of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the 2000 census, there were 614 people, 248 households, and 167 families living in the city. The population density was 615.3 inhabitants per square mile (237.6/km2). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 267.6 per square mile (103.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.37% White, 0.16% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 248 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,250, and the median income for a family was $49,091. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $22,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,314. About 4.6% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The Kindred Public School District was organized in 1875.[14] It is one of the largest rural schools in Cass County. As of the 2007–2008 school year, Kindred Public School has an enrollment of 360 students in grades K-6, 120 students in grades 7–8, and 187 students in grades 9-12. This comes to an overall total of 667 students for the 2007–2008 school year.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kindred, North Dakota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023". United States Census Bureau. June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kindred (ND) sales tax rate". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Hoheisel, Tim; Nielsen, Andrew R. (2007). Cass County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-7385-4145-7.
  7. ^ Wick, Douglas A. "Kindred (Cass County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  8. ^ "Cass County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  9. ^ Congressional Record Vol. 151-Part 11: Proceedings and Debates of the 109th Congress: First Session. Government Printing Office. p. 15438. GGKEY:0ZQD77AXT5Z.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Kindred city, North Dakota".
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "How many people live in Kindred city, North Dakota". USA Today. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Kindred Public Schools - School History". Kindred Public School District #2. Archived from the original on June 18, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.

External links[edit]

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