Beulah, North Dakota

Beulah is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 3,121 at the 2010 census,[5] making it the sixteenth largest city in North Dakota.

Beulah, North Dakota
City
Post office in Beulah
Motto(s): 
"Small Town Appeal...Big City Looks"
Location of Beulah, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°16′5″N 101°46′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyMercer
Government
 • MayorTravis Frey
Area
 • Total2.40 sq mi (6.21 km2)
 • Land2.38 sq mi (6.15 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
1,785 ft (544 m)
Population
 • Total3,121
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
3,139
 • Density1,321.13/sq mi (510.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58523
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-06660
GNIS feature ID1027971[4]
HighwaysND 49
Websitehttp://www.beulahnd.org/

Beulah is home to the Dakota Gasification Company, and the largest lignite mine in the United States, owned by North American Coal Corporation.[6]

History

Beulah was founded in 1914. It was named after Beulah Stinchcombe, the niece of a local land developer.[7]

Geography and climate

Beulah is located at 47°16′5″N 101°46′38″W (47.268088, -101.777229).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.51 square miles (6.50 km2), of which 2.49 square miles (6.45 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[9]

Climate data for Beulah, North Dakota (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 19.1
(−7.2)		 21.6
(−5.8)		 36.9
(2.7)		 55.5
(13.1)		 65.6
(18.7)		 74.0
(23.3)		 84.0
(28.9)		 82.7
(28.2)		 72.9
(22.7)		 56.0
(13.3)		 42.0
(5.6)		 18.2
(−7.7)		 52.4
(11.3)
Average low °F (°C) 0.3
(−17.6)		 2.7
(−16.3)		 17.8
(−7.9)		 30.5
(−0.8)		 41.4
(5.2)		 50.2
(10.1)		 56.4
(13.6)		 54.4
(12.4)		 45.9
(7.7)		 33.1
(0.6)		 20.3
(−6.5)		 1.1
(−17.2)		 29.5
(−1.4)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.66
(17)		 0.65
(17)		 0.89
(23)		 0.88
(22)		 2.75
(70)		 3.36
(85)		 1.93
(49)		 1.12
(28)		 2.18
(55)		 1.25
(32)		 0.51
(13)		 0.55
(14)		 16.73
(425)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 12.6
(32)		 9.2
(23)		 14.5
(37)		 4.8
(12)		 3.4
(8.6)		 0.3
(0.76)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.3
(0.76)		 2.8
(7.1)		 4.3
(11)		 19.3
(49)		 71.3
(181)
Source: NOAA[10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920552—
193091365.4%
19409423.2%
19501,50159.3%
19601,318−12.2%
19701,3442.0%
19802,908116.4%
19903,36315.6%
20003,152−6.3%
20103,121−1.0%
2019 (est.)3,139[3]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2018 Estimate[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 3,121 people, 1,353 households, and 862 families living in the city. The population density was 1,253.4 inhabitants per square mile (483.9/km2). There were 1,508 housing units at an average density of 605.6 per square mile (233.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.2% African American, 2.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 1,353 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 3,152 people, 1,213 households, and 851 families living in the city. The population density was 1,307.8 inhabitants per square mile (505.0/km2). There were 1,475 housing units at an average density of 612.0 per square mile (236.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.78% White, 0.03% African American, 1.68% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.63% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are German (74.3%), Norwegian (12.3%), Irish (9.3%), Russian (7.7%), English (3.4%), Czech (2.3%).

There were 1,213 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median household income was $45,256 and the median family income was $54,700. Males had a median income of $50,870 versus $20,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,614. About 5.3% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 30.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Beulah's educational system started with a one-room school house, located in an unused barn south of town. At its advent, only five local children attended the school. As its reputation grew, children from surrounding communities increased the school's attendance to over one hundred students. The school went on to receive several awards for educational excellence and was considered the pride of the town until a fire in 1934 destroyed the building.

Beulah has an elementary, middle, and high school. The sports teams are called the Miners. The American Legion baseball team is called the Cyclones.

References
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  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  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. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  6. "North Dakota's Freedom Mine: The largest lignite mine in the United States - Lignite Energy Council". lignite.com. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  7. "Profile for Beulah, North Dakota". ePodunk. Archived from the original on 2011-06-09. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
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  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  10. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
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