Barton, North Dakota

Barton is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. Its population was 20 as of the 2010 census.[2]

Barton, North Dakota
Census-designated place & unincorporated community
Barton Sportsman Club
Barton, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°30′25″N 100°10′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyPierce
Founded1887
Incorporated1906
Disincorporated1997
Area
 • Total0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2)
 • Land0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation
1,506 ft (459 m)
Population
 • Total20
 • Density45/sq mi (18/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58384
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-05220
GNIS feature ID1027821[3]

History

Barton was founded in 1887 at a junction on the Great Northern Railway. The town was originally named Denney. The town was renamed to Barton on June 13, 1893 by as Postmaster James A. Tyvand. Barton was incorporated in 1906, and the town reached the peak population of 202 in 1910. Barton declined to a population of 38 in 1980.[4] Barton disincorporated in 1997.[5]

Geography

Barton is located at 48°30′25″N 100°10′34″W (48.506944, −100.176111).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), of which 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910202—
1920158−21.8%
19301707.6%
1940157−7.6%
1950102−35.0%
196080−21.6%
197034−57.5%
19803811.8%
199024−36.8%
201020—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 20 people, 7 households, and 5 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 59.2 inhabitants per square mile (22.9/km2). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 50.3 per square mile (19.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.0% White.

There were 7 households, of which 57.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, and 28.6% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the CDP was 45.5 years. 35.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 5.0% were from 25 to 44; 40.0% were from 45 to 64; and 15.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 65.0% male and 35.0% female.

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  3. "Barton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. Wick, Douglas A. "Barton (Pierce County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  5. "Boundary Changes".
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing".
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
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