Almont is a city in Morton County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Bismarck–Mandan". The population was 100 at the 2020 census.[3] Almont was founded in 1906, incorporated in 1936, and reached a peak population of 232 in 1940. The Northern Pacific Railroad tracks were removed in 1947 when the mainline was rerouted, and the city has since withered to just above 100 residents.
Almont, North Dakota | |
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 An old grain elevator in Almont | |
 Location of Almont, North Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 46°42′01″N 101°30′10″W / 46.70028°N 101.50278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Morton |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Incorporated | 1936 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.49 sq mi (6.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.49 sq mi (6.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 100 |
| • Estimate (2022)[4] | 96 |
| • Density | 40.10/sq mi (15.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 58520 |
| Area code | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-01700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035905[2] |
| Website | sims-almont.us |
Geography
editAlmont is on County Road 86, about 10 miles (16 km) south of Interstate 94. According to the United States Census Bureau, its area is 2.64 square miles (6.84 km2), all land.[5]
Climate
editThis 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, Almont has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[6]
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Humid Continental Climate).
| Climate data for Almont, North Dakota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1984–2010 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (17) |
70 (21) |
80 (27) |
94 (34) |
96 (36) |
110 (43) |
110 (43) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
96 (36) |
83 (28) |
66 (19) |
110 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 49.9 (9.9) |
53.0 (11.7) |
67.7 (19.8) |
82.4 (28.0) |
87.6 (30.9) |
92.7 (33.7) |
98.3 (36.8) |
97.4 (36.3) |
91.6 (33.1) |
83.1 (28.4) |
65.3 (18.5) |
51.6 (10.9) |
101.3 (38.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 25.1 (−3.8) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
42.3 (5.7) |
57.3 (14.1) |
69.0 (20.6) |
77.7 (25.4) |
84.9 (29.4) |
83.9 (28.8) |
71.4 (21.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
41.5 (5.3) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
55.7 (13.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14.0 (−10.0) |
18.3 (−7.6) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
43.2 (6.2) |
55.1 (12.8) |
64.5 (18.1) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.8 (20.4) |
59.3 (15.2) |
44.7 (7.1) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
18.0 (−7.8) |
43.1 (6.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 2.9 (−16.2) |
7.1 (−13.8) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
41.3 (5.2) |
51.4 (10.8) |
56.2 (13.4) |
53.7 (12.1) |
44.5 (6.9) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −24.5 (−31.4) |
−20.7 (−29.3) |
−7.9 (−22.2) |
9.8 (−12.3) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
37.5 (3.1) |
42.6 (5.9) |
38.0 (3.3) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
11.2 (−11.6) |
−4.2 (−20.1) |
−19.5 (−28.6) |
−31.1 (−35.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −47 (−44) |
−45 (−43) |
−30 (−34) |
−8 (−22) |
9 (−13) |
28 (−2) |
39 (4) |
22 (−6) |
15 (−9) |
−9 (−23) |
−26 (−32) |
−50 (−46) |
−50 (−46) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.31 (7.9) |
0.38 (9.7) |
0.71 (18) |
1.49 (38) |
2.35 (60) |
3.34 (85) |
2.65 (67) |
2.01 (51) |
1.38 (35) |
1.20 (30) |
0.60 (15) |
0.45 (11) |
16.87 (427.6) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.5 (14) |
4.0 (10) |
4.1 (10) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
5.7 (14) |
5.7 (14) |
26.2 (65.01) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 6.5 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 69.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 13.1 |
| Source: NOAA (precip/precip days 1981–2010)[7][8](mean maxima/minima, snow/snow days 1985–2009)[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 232 | — | |
| 1950 | 190 | −18.1% | |
| 1960 | 190 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 109 | −42.6% | |
| 1980 | 146 | 33.9% | |
| 1990 | 117 | −19.9% | |
| 2000 | 89 | −23.9% | |
| 2010 | 122 | 37.1% | |
| 2020 | 100 | −18.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 96 | [4] | −4.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2020 Census[3] | |||
2010
editAs of the census of 2010, there were 122 people, 51 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 46.2 inhabitants per square mile (17.8/km2). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 25.0 per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 51 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
2000
editAs of the census of 2000, there were 89 people, 43 households, and 22 families living in the city. The population density was 33.8 inhabitants per square mile (13.1/km2). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 23.9 per square mile (9.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 43 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.8% were non-families. 44.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,761. There were no families and 6.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 38.9% of those over 64.
Education
editAlmont is in the New Salem-Almont School District.[11] It was previously in Sims School District 8, which operated Almont Elementary School.[12] At the time the district sent high school students to New Salem schools.[13] The district merged with New Salem schools in 2008.[14] In fall 2008, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction labeled Almont Elementary "nonoperating".[15]
References
edit- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Almont, North Dakota
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. October 6, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Almont, North Dakota
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1991–2020)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access (1981–2010)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "xmACIS2". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Morton County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "NORTH DAKOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2002-03" (PDF). North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. September 16, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 16, 2003. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
Almont Elem School 30 008 PO Box 128 Almont ND 58520-0128 Graded Elem 0349 Sims 8
- ^ Donovan, Lauren (November 28, 2005). "Almont goes it alone". Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. pp. 1A, 7A. - Clipping from first and from second page at Newspapers.com.
- ^ Johnson, Stephen Lewis (January 2014). "Successful Reorganization Of Rural North Dakota Schools With Declining Enrollment". University of North Dakota. - PhD Thesis. CITED: Page 84 (PDF page 98/143).
- ^ "2008-2009 NORTH DAKOTA EDUCATIONAL DIRECTORY" (PDF). North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. p. F1 (PDF p. 52/155). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2021.