Binford, North Dakota

Binford is a city in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 183 at the 2010 census.[5] Binford was founded in 1899.

Binford, North Dakota
City
Location of Binford, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°33′39″N 98°20′48″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyGriggs
Area
 • Total0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
 • Land0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,526 ft (465 m)
Population
 • Total183
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
169
 • Density478.75/sq mi (184.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58416
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-07020
GNIS feature ID1028008[4]
Websitegobinford.com

History

The Johnson Land Company of Iowa purchased a flax field owned by Gabriel Gabrielson when the Northern Pacific Railway laid its tracks in 1899. The town of "Blooming Prairie" was renamed Binford after attorney Ray Binford of Charles City, Iowa who handled the Land Company's purchase.

In the fall of 1899, a lumberyard and general store opened. A hotel was built in 1900. In 1905, Binford had its own newspaper, a bank, grain elevator, a hardware store, two groceries, a couple of pool hall-bowling alleys, two churches, and various other establishments.

Geography

Binford is located at 47°33′39″N 98°20′48″W (47.560954, -98.346733).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all land.[7]

The city is located approximately one mile west of North Dakota Highway 1, which is one of the busier ND highways.

Culture & economics

The city holds an annual celebration each year in June known as "Binford Days". The festivities usually include street vendors, kids games, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, parade, classic car show, silent auction, a supper & pie social, and a late night street dance. The event also includes the annual Binford Bull Ride, a sanctioned Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event, and once included rodeo clown Flint Rasmussen. The most recent estimates for attendance at this event are in the neighborhood of 2,500-3,000 spectators. Binford has been hosting this PBR event since 1999.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910275—
192039342.9%
1930317−19.3%
1940311−1.9%
1950309−0.6%
1960261−15.5%
1970242−7.3%
198029321.1%
1990233−20.5%
2000201−13.7%
2010183−9.0%
2019 (est.)169[3]−7.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 183 people, 99 households, and 51 families residing in the city. The population density was 522.9 inhabitants per square mile (201.9/km2). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 357.1 per square mile (137.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 15.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 48.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 54.5 years. 14.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.9% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 29.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 201 people, 94 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 573.4 people per square mile (221.7/km2). There were 120 housing units at an average density of 342.3/sq mi (132.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% white.

There were 94 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 5.2% were married couples living together, 66.4% had a householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% had someone living in town alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 32.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,375, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $18,125 for females. Plus support income from the military. The per capita income for the city was $14,459. About 3.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 5.3% of those 65 or over.

Notable people
  • Thomas Ryum Amlie, U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin[10]
  • Ralph J. Krogfoss, CEO & Majority Shareholder of the Charles M. Baily Co., and owner of Febco
  • Jerry Iverson, Member of North Dakota Agricultural Hall of Fame

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  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. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  10. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1937,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas Ryum Amlie, pg. 19
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