Nelson County, North Dakota

Nelson County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 3,126.[1] Its county seat is Lakota.[2]

Nelson County
U.S. county
Water Tower behind Lakota City Hall.
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°55′N 98°11′W
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedMarch 2, 1883 (created)
June 9, 1883 (organized)
SeatLakota
Largest cityLakota
Area
 • Total1,009 sq mi (2,610 km2)
 • Land982 sq mi (2,540 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  2.7%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,126
 • Estimate 
(2019)
2,879
 • Density3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.nelsonco.org

History

The Dakota Territory legislature created Nelson County on March 2, 1883, with areas annexed from Foster, Grand Forks and Ramsey counties, and with some previously unorganized area. It was not organized at that time, but was attached to Grand Forks County for administrative and judicial purposes. Its proposed boundary was enlarged on March 9, 1883, and on June 9, 1883 the county organization was effected and the administrative attachment to Grand Forks County was terminated.[3][4]

Geography

The county terrain consists of rolling hills dotted with lakes and ponds. The area is largely devoted to agriculture.[5] The terrain slopes to the south and east, with its highest point near the midpoint of its north boundary line, at 1,545' (471m) ASL.[6] The county has a total area of 1,009 square miles (2,610 km2), of which 982 square miles (2,540 km2) is land and 27 square miles (70 km2) (2.7%) is water.[7]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

Lakes[5]
  • Bitter Lake
  • Church Lake
  • Hillesland Lake
  • Johnson Lake
  • Lake Laretta
  • Mannie Lake
  • Omild Slough
  • Ottofy Lake
  • Rose Lake
  • Rugh Lake
  • Stump Lake
  • Swan Lake

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18904,293—
19007,31670.4%
191010,14038.6%
192010,3622.2%
193010,203−1.5%
19409,129−10.5%
19508,090−11.4%
19607,034−13.1%
19705,776−17.9%
19805,233−9.4%
19904,410−15.7%
20003,715−15.8%
20103,126−15.9%
2019 (est.)2,879[8]−7.9%
US Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 3,715 people, 1,628 households, and 1,004 families in the county. The population density was 3.78/sqmi (1.46/km2). There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 2.05/sqmi (0.79/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.57% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 53.4% were of Norwegian and 21.8% German ancestry.

There were 1,628 households, out of which 24.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.80% were married couples living together, 5.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.30% were non-families. 36.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.84.

The county population contained 22.10% under the age of 18, 4.00% from 18 to 24, 20.30% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 27.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,892, and the median income for a family was $37,406. Males had a median income of $27,163 versus $18,857 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,320. About 7.20% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.00% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,126 people, 1,474 households, and 905 families in the county.[13] The population density was 3.18/sqmi (1.23/km2). There were 1,927 housing units at an average density of 1.96/sqmi (0.76/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 1.0% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 52.3% were Norwegian, 34.1% were German, 8.2% were Irish, and 3.9% were American.[15]

Of the 1,474 households, 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.6% were non-families, and 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.66. The median age was 51.5 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $39,071 and the median income for a family was $51,731. Males had a median income of $33,629 versus $28,672 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,838. About 4.0% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Townships
  • Adler
  • Bergen
  • Central
  • Clara
  • Dahlen
  • Dayton
  • Dodds
  • Enterprise
  • Field
  • Forde
  • Hamlin
  • Illinois
  • Lakota
  • Lee
  • Leval
  • Melvin
  • Michigan
  • Nash
  • Nesheim
  • Ora
  • Osago
  • Petersburg
  • Rubin
  • Rugh
  • Sarnia
  • Wamduska
  • Williams
Township Numbers and Range Numbers[17]
Range 61 Range 60 Range 59 Range 58 Range 57
Township 154   Clara Enterprise Sarnia Dahlen
Township 153   Lakota Rubin Michigan Nash
Township 152 Illinois Dodds Williams Michigan Petersburg
Township 151 Leval Wamduska Central Melvin Adler
Township 150 Dayton Osago Hamlin Field Rugh
Township 149 Forde Bergen Nesheim Lee Ora

Politics

Nelson County voters have slightly favored Republicans for the past several decades. Since 1964 the county selected the Republican Party candidate in 64% of national elections.

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 64.2% 1,141 33.0% 586 2.8% 50
2016 59.7% 1,025 31.2% 536 9.1% 156
2012 51.6% 865 45.7% 767 2.7% 46
2008 45.7% 800 51.8% 907 2.6% 45
2004 57.6% 1,107 40.5% 778 1.9% 37
2000 56.0% 1,031 37.3% 687 6.6% 122
1996 41.4% 745 46.0% 827 12.6% 227
1992 39.2% 864 38.1% 841 22.7% 501
1988 48.1% 1,078 51.3% 1,151 0.6% 14
1984 57.5% 1,445 40.8% 1,026 1.7% 42
1980 62.1% 1,611 28.0% 726 9.9% 258
1976 44.3% 1,336 53.4% 1,610 2.3% 69
1972 53.7% 1,625 44.9% 1,358 1.5% 45
1968 48.3% 1,526 46.7% 1,477 5.0% 159
1964 33.5% 1,101 66.5% 2,186
1960 52.0% 1,934 47.9% 1,783 0.1% 2
1956 50.4% 1,821 49.6% 1,794 0.1% 2
1952 63.0% 2,443 36.6% 1,418 0.5% 19
1948 47.3% 1,672 46.0% 1,629 6.7% 237
1944 43.8% 1,506 55.9% 1,925 0.3% 10
1940 43.1% 1,859 56.4% 2,435 0.5% 22
1936 22.3% 1,002 65.8% 2,954 11.9% 535
1932 23.1% 956 76.9% 3,176
1928 60.2% 2,364 39.3% 1,542 0.6% 22
1924 49.2% 1,697 5.1% 175 45.7% 1,577
1920 84.5% 3,127 13.5% 501 2.0% 73
1916 51.0% 1,013 43.3% 861 5.7% 113
1912 26.3% 448 30.9% 526 42.7% 727[19]
1908 63.8% 1,225 32.1% 616 4.1% 79
1904 74.6% 1,284 19.8% 340 5.6% 97
1900 61.2% 994 35.5% 576 3.3% 53

See also

References
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  19. The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 511 votes, while Socialist Eugene Debs received 178 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 38 votes.

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