Gascoyne, North Dakota
Gascoyne | ||
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FIPS code 38-29540 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1036053[2] |
Gascoyne is a city in Bowman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 21 at the 2020 census.[3]
History
The city was founded in 1907 and known originally as Fischbein before the name was changed to Gascoyne on March 25, 1908. The new name came from a construction foreman on the
Reserves of
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.[8]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 60 | — | |
1930 | 97 | 61.7% | |
1940 | 48 | −50.5% | |
1950 | 76 | 58.3% | |
1960 | 50 | −34.2% | |
1970 | 34 | −32.0% | |
1980 | 23 | −32.4% | |
1990 | 22 | −4.3% | |
2000 | 23 | 4.5% | |
2010 | 16 | −30.4% | |
2020 | 21 | 31.3% | |
2022 (est.) | 21 | [4] | 0.0% |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2020 Census[3] |
2010 census
As of the
Of the 9 households 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, and 44.4% were non-families. 44.4% of households were one person and 11.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.78 and the average family size was 2.40.
The median age was 63.5 years. 12.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 18.8% were from 45 to 64; and 43.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 62.5% male and 37.5% female.
2000 census
As of the
Of the 9 households 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.1% were non-families. No households were one person and none had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.50.
The age distribution was 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.8% 65 or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.6 males.
The median household income was $23,750 and the median family income was $23,750. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,206. There are 18.2% of families living below the
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gascoyne, North Dakota
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Wick, Douglas A. "Gascoyne (Bowman County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- ^ Leistritz, F. Larry; Root, Kenneth A. (August 1999). "Rural Community Response to Closure/Downsizing of a Major Employer" (PDF). Agricultural Economics Report (422): 7–8.
- ^ Wetzel, Dale (May 20, 2008). "Coal company suspends efforts to build N.D. power plant". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 16, 2014.