Carrington, North Dakota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,268 people, 961 households, and 594 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,531.9 people per square mile (591.7/km²). There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 713.9 per square mile (275.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.18% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.09% from other races
, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.
There were 961 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,197, and the median income for a family was $41,654. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,012. About 7.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
provides cable service to the city of Carrington and New Rockford. Dakota Central Telecommunications
provides cable service to Carrington, Jamestown, and other nearby communities.
runs North and South through the area. U.S. 52
runs east and west co-signed with ND 200
and to U.S. 281
then runs northwest and southeast route. ND 200
runs east and west through the area.
Highways that run through Carrington include U.S. 52
, U.S. 281
, ND 200
, and Foster County CR 1605. The city is also served by both the Canadian Pacific Railway
and the Red River Valley and Western Railroad
.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,268 people, 961 households, and 594 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,531.9 people per square mile (591.7/km²). There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 713.9 per square mile (275.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.18% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.
There were 961 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,197, and the median income for a family was $41,654. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,012. About 7.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
AM Radio
| AM radio stations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City |
| 1600 AM | KDAK KDAK KDAK is a radio station licensed to serve Carrington, North Dakota. The station is owned by Ingstad Family Media. KDAK, along with KDDR in Oakes, simulcast KOVC of Valley City with a Country music format.... |
Dakota Country Radio | Full Service Full service Full service is a term that has many different uses. In general the term implies that the customer will receive as much service as is reasonably possible.-Gas station:... /Country Country A country is a region legally identified as a distinct entity in political geography. A country may be an independent sovereign state or one that is occupied by another state, as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, or a geographic region associated with a previously... |
Ingstad Family Media | Carrington |
Television
Midcontinent CommunicationsMidcontinent Communications
Midcontinent Communications is a regional cable provider, providing a triple play service of cable television, cable modem Internet service, and cable telephone service for both North Dakota and South Dakota, along with several communities in western Minnesota...
provides cable service to the city of Carrington and New Rockford. Dakota Central Telecommunications
Dakota Central Telecommunications
Dakota Central Telecommunications is a utility cooperative based in Carrington, North Dakota. It provides landline telephone, dial-up and broadband Internet services , as well as Public, educational, and government access cable tv channels, in its service area in Foster, Stutsman, and southern...
provides cable service to Carrington, Jamestown, and other nearby communities.
Education
The city of Carrington is served by Carrington Elementary School and Carrington High School. Prairie View Adventist School is also in Carrington.Transportation
Two federal highways pass through Carrington. U.S. 281U.S. Route 281
U.S. Route 281 is a north–south United States highway. At 1,872 miles long it is the longest continuous three-digit U.S. Route....
runs North and South through the area. U.S. 52
U.S. Route 52
U.S. Route 52 is a United States highway that runs across the northern, eastern and southeastern regions of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S...
runs east and west co-signed with ND 200
North Dakota Highway 200
North Dakota Highway 200 is a major east–west highway in North Dakota. It runs from Minnesota State Highway 200 at the Minnesota border near Halstad, Minnesota to Montana Highway 200 near Fairview, Montana....
and to U.S. 281
U.S. Route 281
U.S. Route 281 is a north–south United States highway. At 1,872 miles long it is the longest continuous three-digit U.S. Route....
then runs northwest and southeast route. ND 200
North Dakota Highway 200
North Dakota Highway 200 is a major east–west highway in North Dakota. It runs from Minnesota State Highway 200 at the Minnesota border near Halstad, Minnesota to Montana Highway 200 near Fairview, Montana....
runs east and west through the area.
Highways that run through Carrington include U.S. 52
U.S. Route 52
U.S. Route 52 is a United States highway that runs across the northern, eastern and southeastern regions of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S...
, U.S. 281
U.S. Route 281
U.S. Route 281 is a north–south United States highway. At 1,872 miles long it is the longest continuous three-digit U.S. Route....
, ND 200
North Dakota Highway 200
North Dakota Highway 200 is a major east–west highway in North Dakota. It runs from Minnesota State Highway 200 at the Minnesota border near Halstad, Minnesota to Montana Highway 200 near Fairview, Montana....
, and Foster County CR 1605. The city is also served by both the Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway , formerly also known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a historic Canadian Class I railway founded in 1881 and now operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, which began operations as legal owner in a corporate restructuring in 2001...
and the Red River Valley and Western Railroad
Red River Valley and Western Railroad
The Red River Valley and Western Railroad is a regional railroad operating in the US states of North Dakota and Minnesota, which began operations in 1987...
.
North and South
- 4th Avenue U.S. 281 (City Park, Crossroads Golf Course, residential, commercial, industrial)
- 11th Avenue (North of Main Street) (residential, commercial, industrial)
- 13th Avenue (South of Main Street) (residential, industrial)
- 14th Avenue (South of Main Street) (residential, industrial)
- 66th Avenue SE 19th Avenue (Old Hwy 281) ( Foster County Fairgrounds, industrial)
East and West
- 11th Street North (Dakota Growers, industrial)
- Highway 200 Carrington Airport, residential, commercial, industrial)
- Main Street (Carrington High School, residential, central business district, commercial, industrial)
- 3rd Street South (City Park, Stadium of 76, Foster County Fairgrounds, residential)
- 7th Street South (residential, industrial)
Notable people
- Jim KleinsasserJim KleinsasserJim Carter Kleinsasser is an American Football player who currently plays fullback, H-back, and tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. Sometimes referred to as Jim Clank Clank.-High school:...
, tight end for the Minnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
. - Larry WoiwodeLarry WoiwodeLarry Alfred Woiwode is an American writer who lives in North Dakota, where he has been the state's Poet Laureate since 1995. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire, The Atlantic Monthly, Harpers, Gentleman's Quarterly, The Partisan Review and The Paris Review...
, author and North Dakota poet laureate.
External links
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has a travel guide about Carrington, North Dakota