Forman, North Dakota

Forman is a city in Sargent County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Sargent County.[5] The population was 504 at the 2010 census.[6] Forman was founded in 1883.

Forman, North Dakota
City
County Courthouse
Location of Forman, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°6′19″N 97°38′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountySargent
Area
 • Total0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2)
 • Land0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,253 ft (382 m)
Population
 • Total504
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
504
 • Density646.98/sq mi (249.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58032
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-27260
GNIS feature ID1029006[4]
Websitewww.formannd.com

History

Forman was founded in 1883 by Cornelius Forman. In 1886, the county seat was transferred to Forman from Minor.[7]

Until 1967, Forman was the only town in North Dakota, as all other incorporated communities were either villages or cities. It had become so by a special legal process.[8] In that year it became a city, because the state legislature declared that all incorporated communities were to be cities without distinction of rank.[9]

Geography and climate

Forman is located at 46°6′19″N 97°38′14″W (46.105167, -97.637227).[10] The town surrounds a body of water known as Lake Lithia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2), of which 0.70 square miles (1.81 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[11]

Climate data for Forman, North Dakota (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 19.8
(−6.8)		 25.3
(−3.7)		 37.7
(3.2)		 55.6
(13.1)		 68.0
(20.0)		 76.8
(24.9)		 82.7
(28.2)		 81.8
(27.7)		 71.5
(21.9)		 57.0
(13.9)		 38.4
(3.6)		 23.9
(−4.5)		 53.2
(11.8)
Average low °F (°C) −0.2
(−17.9)		 5.3
(−14.8)		 18.2
(−7.7)		 32.1
(0.1)		 44.5
(6.9)		 54.7
(12.6)		 59.6
(15.3)		 56.8
(13.8)		 46.5
(8.1)		 33.8
(1.0)		 19.7
(−6.8)		 3.9
(−15.6)		 31.4
(−0.3)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.58
(15)		 0.51
(13)		 1.13
(29)		 1.78
(45)		 2.74
(70)		 4.07
(103)		 3.35
(85)		 2.15
(55)		 2.46
(62)		 2.09
(53)		 0.90
(23)		 0.59
(15)		 22.35
(568)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 8.2
(21)		 5.9
(15)		 6.7
(17)		 2.8
(7.1)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.4
(1.0)		 6.4
(16)		 7.8
(20)		 38.4
(98)
Source: NOAA[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890178—
190025744.4%
191035237.0%
192040214.2%
1930386−4.0%
194050029.5%
1950466−6.8%
196053013.7%
197059612.5%
19806295.5%
1990586−6.8%
2000506−13.7%
2010504−0.4%
2019 (est.)504[3]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2018 Estimate[14]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 504 people, 222 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 720.0 inhabitants per square mile (278.0/km2). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 364.3 per square mile (140.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 222 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 506 people, 221 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was 719.2 people per square mile (279.1/km2). There were 256 housing units at an average density of 363.8 per square mile (141.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.63% White, 0.20% African American, 1.38% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.

There were 221 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $48,929. Males had a median income of $37,583 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,206. About 6.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

References
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  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  7. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 836. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  8. 1957 Census of Governments Vol. 1 1957 p. 61
  9. Laws Passed at the Session of the Legislative Assembly of North Dakota 1967 p. 763
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  12. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  13. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  14. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
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