Hansboro, North Dakota

Hansboro is a city in Towner County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 12 at the 2010 census.[5]

Hansboro, North Dakota
City
Signs in Hansboro
Location of Hansboro, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°57′8″N 99°22′52″W
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Towner
Area [1]
• Total	0.19 sq mi (0.49 km^2)
• Land	0.19 sq mi (0.49 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,604 ft (489 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	12
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	13
• Density	68.42/sq mi (26.39/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58339
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-35140
GNIS feature ID	1029307[4]

History

Hansboro was founded in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] The city was named for Henry C. Hansbrough, a North Dakota legislator.[7] A post office was established at Hansboro in 1905, and remained in operation until 1967.[8]

Geography

Hansboro is located at 48°57′8″N 99°22′52″W (48.952248, -99.381243).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km²), all land.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	218		—
1930	176		−19.3%
1940	196		11.4%
1950	134		−31.6%
1960	143		6.7%
1970	49		−65.7%
1980	43		−12.2%
1990	20		−53.5%
2000	8		−60.0%
2010	12		50.0%
2019 (est.)	13	[3]	8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[11] 2018 Estimate[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 12 people, 8 households, and 4 families residing in the city. The population density was 63.2 inhabitants per square mile (24.4/km²). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 73.7 per square mile (28.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 8 households, of which 37.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% 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 1.50 and the average family size was 2.00.

The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.3% were from 25 to 44; 49.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.3% male and 41.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 8 people, 5 households, and 1 family residing in the city. The population density was 43.0 people per square mile (16.3/km²). There were 13 housing units at an average density of 69.9 per square mile (26.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 5 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, none were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 80.0% were non-families. 80.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.60 and the average family size was 4.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.5% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 12.5% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 60.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $13,750, and the median income for a family was $11,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,850. Below the poverty line were The family and 66.7% of the people were below the poverty line, including 100.0% of those under 18 and none of those over 64.

Climate

This 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, Hansboro has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[13]

See also

• Hansboro–Cartwright Border Crossing

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
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. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
6. Congressional Record Vol. 151-Part 11: Proceedings and Debates of the 109th Congress: First Session. Government Printing Office. p. 15438. GGKEY:0ZQD77AXT5Z.
7. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 203. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
8. "Towner County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 7, 2013.
12. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
13. Climate Summary for Hansboro, North Dakota