Editing New Rockford, North Dakota

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'''New Rockford''' is a city in [[Eddy County, North Dakota]], United States. It is the [[county seat]] of Eddy County.<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> The population was 1,361 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/New_Rockford_city,_North_Dakota?g=160XX00US3856620 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=October 23, 2023}}</ref> New Rockford was founded in 1883.

==History==
New Rockford was founded in 1883, when the [[Northern Pacific Railway (U.S.)|Northern Pacific Railway]] arrived in the area.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=REtEXQNWq6MC&pg=PA840 |title=Historical Gazetteer of the United States |publisher=Routledge |date=May 13, 2013 |access-date=November 30, 2013 |author=Hellmann, Paul T. |pages=840 |isbn=978-1135948597}}</ref>

In 1915, residents mounted a challenge to have the state capital relocated from [[Bismarck, North Dakota|Bismarck]] to New Rockford. This did not succeed, leaving Bismarck the capital.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|1.54|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.03|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=June 14, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref> New Rockford's zip code is 58356.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 2111
|1930= 2195
|1940= 2017
|1950= 2185
|1960= 2177
|1970= 1969
|1980= 1791
|1990= 1604
|2000= 1463
|2010= 1391
|2020= 1361
|estyear=2023
|estimate=1339
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html|date=October 23, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 23, 2023}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 12, 2014}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 1,391 people, 628 households, and 363 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|921.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 750 housing units at an average density of {{convert|496.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|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 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 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.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 1,463 people, 651 households, and 378 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|970.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 778 housing units at an average density of {{convert|516.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|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 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 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 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.
* The Opera House hosts theatre productions year round.

==Notable people==
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* [[James Buchli]], U.S. Marine, former NASA astronaut
* [[Ole H. Olson]], 18th [[List of Governors of North Dakota|Governor of North Dakota]]
* [[Larry Steinbach]], football player

==Education==
New Rockford is served by [[New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School]].

==Climate==
This [[climate|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 the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, New Rockford has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=553623&cityname=New+Rockford%2C+North+Dakota%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for New Rockford, North Dakota]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|New Rockford}}
* [https://www.cityofnewrockford.com/ New Rockford community site]
* [http://www.newrockfordnd.govoffice2.com/ City of New Rockford official website]
*[http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/ndsl-books/id/22853/rec/16 A century of sowers, a harvest of heritage (1983)] from the [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/ Digital Horizons website]

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[[Category:Cities in North Dakota]]
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1883]]
[[Category:1883 establishments in Dakota Territory]]