Rawson, North Dakota

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Rawson, North Dakota
Location of Rawson, North Dakota
Location of Rawson, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°49′3″N 103°32′35″W / 47.8175, -103.54306
Country United States
State North Dakota
County McKenzie
Area
 - Total 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
 - Land 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation 2,260 ft (689 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 6
 - Density 24.5/sq mi (9.4/km²)
ZIP code 58831
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-65500[1]
GNIS feature ID 1030847[2]

Rawson is a former city in McKenzie County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 6 at the 2000 census. Rawson was founded in 1913. The city government of Rawson was dissolved in 2002.[3]


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[edit] Geography

Rawson is located at 47°49′3″N, 103°32′35″W (47.817537, -103.543091)[4].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²), all of it land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 6 people, 2 households, and 2 families residing in the city. The population density was 24.5 people per square mile (9.3/km²). There were 7 housing units at an average density of 28.5/sq mi (10.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 2 households out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, and 100.0% were married couples living together. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 33.3% under the age of 18, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $16,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $5,467. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ 2002 Taxable Valuations, North Dakota League of Cities
  4. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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