McVille, North Dakota

McVille is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 349 at the 2010 census.[5] McVille was founded in 1906.

McVille, North Dakota
City
Motto(s): 
"Small enough to know you, yet large enough to serve you"
Location of McVille, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°45′54″N 98°10′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyNelson
Area
 • Total1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2)
 • Land1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
1,470 ft (448 m)
Population
 • Total349
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
322
 • Density224.23/sq mi (86.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58254
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-49580
GNIS feature ID1030165[4]
Websitemcville.com

History

McVille was founded in 1906 after the railroad was established as a continuation from Aneta, North Dakota. McVille was founded by the McDougall family. The town was so named because many of the early residents in the area had last names starting with "Mc".

The original town was a few miles away from its present location. With the advancement of the railroad system, the town was moved.

Prominent early businesses included an elevator, a bank, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.

Today

Today, McVille is home to several businesses. Area newspapers include the McVille Messenger and the McVille Journal. The health system includes a hospital, a Care Center, and a clinic. There is a volunteer fire department.

McVille supports the Nelson County Highway Department and is part of Dakota Prairie School District #1. McVille is home to the school district's elementary building.

Geography

McVille is located at 47°45′54″N 98°10′35″W (47.765046, -98.176521).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51 square miles (3.91 km2), of which 1.44 square miles (3.73 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910310—
192054676.1%
1930513−6.0%
19405486.8%
195062614.2%
1960551−12.0%
19705835.8%
19806267.4%
1990559−10.7%
2000470−15.9%
2010349−25.7%
2019 (est.)322[3]−7.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 349 people, 190 households, and 95 families residing in the city. The population density was 242.4 inhabitants per square mile (93.6/km2). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 171.5 per square mile (66.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 190 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 47.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 52.9 years. 15.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 470 people, 217 households, and 106 families residing in the city. The population density was 326.9 people per square mile (126.0/km2). There were 266 housing units at an average density of 185.0 per square mile (71.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 217 households, out of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.7% were non-families. 49.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 37.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,818, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $24,531 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,776. About 11.9% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

This 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, McVille has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[10]

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 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  10. Climate Summary for McVille, North Dakota
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