Editing LaMoure County, North Dakota

{{Short description|County in North Dakota, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
 | county               = LaMoure County
 | state                = North Dakota
 | seal                 = 
 | founded              = January 4, 1873 (created)<br/>October 27, 1881 (organized)
 | seat wl              = LaMoure
 | largest city         = LaMoure
 | area_total_sq_mi     = 1151
 | area_land_sq_mi      = 1146
 | area_water_sq_mi     = 4.9
 | area percentage      = 0.4
 | population_as_of     = 2020
 | population_total     = 4093
 | pop_est_as_of        = 2022
 | population_est       = 4098 {{increase}}
 | population_density_sq_mi = auto
 | named for            = [[Judson LaMoure]]
 | time zone            = Central
 | web                  = https://www.lamourecountynd.com/
 | ex image             = La Moure County Courthouse.jpg
 | ex image cap         = [[LaMoure County Courthouse]] in LaMoure
 | district             = At-large
}}

'''LaMoure County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 4,093.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lamourecountynorthdakota/PST045222 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 6, 2023}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[LaMoure, North Dakota|LaMoure]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>

==History==
The [[Dakota Territory]] legislature created the county on January 4, 1873, with Grand Rapids as the county seat. However, the county organization was not completed at that time, nor was the county attached to another county for administrative and judicial purposes. It was named for [[Judson LaMoure]],<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA180|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|publisher=US Govt Printing Office|author=Gannett, Henry|year=1905|page=180}}</ref> a member of the territorial/state legislature from 1872 to 1918.<ref>[http://56755.blogspot.com/2009/04/profile-jud-lamoure.html A Profile of Jud LaMoure (accessed February 21, 2019)]</ref>

The county organization was effected on October 27, 1881. Its boundaries were altered in February 1881 and in March 1883. It has retained its present boundary since that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|work=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|access-date=February 21, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The present county seat, [[LaMoure, North Dakota|LaMoure]], was founded in 1882, and the county seat was transferred to that community soon after.<ref>[https://www.lamourecountynd.com/ LaMoure County website (home page) accessed February 22, 2019]</ref>

[[File:Map of LaMoure County, N.D., 1913.jpg|thumb|Outline map of LaMoure County, North Dakota, 1913]]

==Geography==
The [[James River (Dakotas)|James River]] flows southeasterly through the central portion of LaMoure County, and a tributary of the [[Maple River (North Dakota)#Course|South Branch Maple River]] flows southerly from the center of the county. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, mostly devoted to agriculture.<ref name="LCND">{{Cite web |title=Lamoure County · North Dakota |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lamoure+County,+ND/@46.1835264,-98.5560457,2414m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x52d1cce4f64ee797:0x3d470c4e0c4eff0f!8m2!3d46.4284976!4d-98.5457951 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Google Maps |language=en}}</ref> The terrain slopes to the south and east; its highest point is on its upper west boundary line at {{convert|2,047|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |title="Find an Altitude/LaMoure County ND" Google Maps (accessed February 21, 2019) |access-date=February 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The county has a total area of {{convert|1151|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1146|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|4.9|sqmi}} (0.4%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 28, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129045530/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt|archive-date=January 29, 2015}}</ref>

LaMoure County hosts a [[United States Navy|Navy]] transmitter, the [[Naval Radio Transmitter Facility LaMoure]].

===Major highways===
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* [[Image:US 281.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 281 in North Dakota|U.S. Highway 281]]
* [[Image:ND-1 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 1]]
* [[Image:ND-13 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 13]]
* [[Image:ND-46 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 46]]
* [[Image:ND-56 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 56]]
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===Airports===
* [[Kulm Municipal Airport]] {{airport codes|||D03}} - public use airport NE of Kulm.

===Adjacent counties===
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* [[Stutsman County, North Dakota|Stutsman County]] - north
* [[Barnes County, North Dakota|Barnes County]] - northeast
* [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom County]] - east
* [[Dickey County, North Dakota|Dickey County]] - south
* [[McIntosh County, North Dakota|McIntosh County]] - southwest
* [[Logan County, North Dakota|Logan County]] - west
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===National protected area===
* [[Bone Hill National Wildlife Refuge]]

===Lakes===
Source:<ref name=LCND/>
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* Bone Hill Creek Lake
* Cottonwood Lake
* Lake Lamoure
* Pearl Lake
* Wild Rice Slough
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 20
|1890= 3187
|1900= 6048
|1910= 10724
|1920= 11564
|1930= 11517
|1940= 10298
|1950= 9498
|1960= 8705
|1970= 7117
|1980= 6473
|1990= 5383
|2000= 4701
|2010= 4139
|2020= 4093
|estyear=2022
|estimate=4098
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022|access-date=April 6, 2023}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=April 20, 1995|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name="QF"/>
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2020, there were 4,093 people.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 4,139 people, 1,825 households, and 1,182 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|3.61|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 2,238 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1.95|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}. The racial makeup of the county was 98.5% white, 0.4% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 63.0% were [[Germans|German]], 27.6% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 6.2% were [[Swedes|Swedish]], 6.1% were [[Russians|Russian]], 6.0% were [[English people|English]], and 2.8% were [[Americans|American]].

Of the 1,825 households, 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.2% were non-families, and 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age was 49.2 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $46,098 and the median income for a family was $60,932. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $25,172 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,056. About 6.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

===Population by decade===
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==Communities==
===Cities===
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* [[Berlin, North Dakota|Berlin]]
* [[Dickey, North Dakota|Dickey]]
* [[Edgeley, North Dakota|Edgeley]]
* [[Jud, North Dakota|Jud]]
* [[Kulm, North Dakota|Kulm]]
* [[LaMoure, North Dakota|LaMoure]] (county seat)
* [[Marion, North Dakota|Marion]]
* [[Verona, North Dakota|Verona]]
{{div col end}}

===Unincorporated communities===
Source:<ref name=LCND/>
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* [[Alfred, North Dakota|Alfred]]
* Diesem
* Medberry
* Nortonville
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===Townships===
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* [[Adrian Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Adrian]]
* [[Badger Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Badger]]
* [[Black Loam Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Black Loam]]
* [[Bluebird Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Bluebird]]
* [[Dean Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Dean]]
* [[Gladstone Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Gladstone]]
* [[Glen Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Glen]]
* [[Glenmore Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Glenmore]]
* [[Golden Glen Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Golden Glen]]
* [[Grand Rapids Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Grand Rapids]]
* [[Grandview Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Grandview]]
* [[Greenville Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Greenville]]
* [[Henrietta Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Henrietta]]
* [[Kennison Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Kennison]]
* [[Mikkelson Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Mikkelson]]
* [[Nora Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Nora]]
* [[Norden Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Norden]]
* [[Ovid Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Ovid]]
* [[Pearl Lake Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Pearl Lake]]
* [[Pomona View Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Pomona View]]
* [[Prairie Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Prairie]]
* [[Raney Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Raney]]
* [[Ray Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Ray]]
* [[Roscoe Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Roscoe]]
* [[Russell Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Russell]]
* [[Ryan Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Ryan]]
* [[Saratoga Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Saratoga]]
* [[Sheridan Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Sheridan]]
* [[Swede Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Swede]]
* [[Wano Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Wano]]
* [[Willowbank Township, LaMoure County, North Dakota|Willowbank]]
{{div col end}}

===Ghost town===
* [[Alfred, North Dakota|Alfred]]

==U.S. Navy ships==
The [[United States Navy]] commissioned two [[tank landing ship]]s named for the county. The first, [[USS La Moure County (LST-883)|USS ''La Moure County'' (LST-883)]], was commissioned January 23, 1945, and served until December 7, 1959. The second, [[USS La Moure County (LST-1194)|USS ''La Moure County'' (LST-1194)]], was commissioned December 1, 1971 and served until November 17, 2000.

==Politics==
LaMoure County voters are traditionally Republican. In only one national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2024).
{{PresHead|place=LaMoure County, North Dakota|whig=no|source1=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Atlas of US Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=April 12, 2018}}</ref>}}
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{{PresRow|2024|Republican|1,614|453|56|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|1,645|527|47|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|1,481|502|168|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|1,377|740|77|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|1,310|868|63|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|1,592|712|31|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|1,590|689|189|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|1,220|880|285|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|1,270|797|696|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|1,642|1,223|36|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|1,978|1,086|44|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|2,136|850|306|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|1,735|1,718|85|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|2,110|1,399|30|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|2,008|1,269|191|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|1,604|2,145|6|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|2,511|1,575|4|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|2,433|1,694|7|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|3,202|1,145|32|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|1,999|1,481|228|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|2,298|1,422|32|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|2,943|1,637|40|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|1,614|2,412|845|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|1,134|3,310|139|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|2,245|1,800|37|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1924|Progressive|1,647|221|1,942|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|2,991|645|219|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|1,045|990|161|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|436|588|499|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|1,104|553|48|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|860|195|60|North Dakota}}
{{PresFoot|1900|Republican|597|405|20|North Dakota}}

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in North Dakota#LaMoure County|National Register of Historic Places listings in LaMoure County, North Dakota]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/ndsl-books/id/3950/rec/5 LaMoure County bicentennial celebration : July 2, 3, 4, 5, 1976, Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, N.D.] from the *[http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/ Digital Horizons website]
* [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/ndsl-books/id/4889/rec/4 In the valley of the Jim (1937)] from the [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/ Digital Horizons website]
* [https://www.lamourend.com/ LaMoure County Chamber of Commerce]
* [https://www.dot.nd.gov/docs/maps/base-maps/counties/lamoure.pdf LaMoure County map], ''North Dakota DOT''

{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = LaMoure County, North Dakota
|North     = [[Stutsman County, North Dakota|Stutsman County]]
|Northeast = [[Barnes County, North Dakota|Barnes County]]
|East      = [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom County]]
|South     = [[Dickey County, North Dakota|Dickey County]]
|Southwest = [[McIntosh County, North Dakota|McIntosh County]]
|West      = [[Logan County, North Dakota|Logan County]]
}}

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