St. Thomas, North Dakota
| St. Thomas, North Dakota | |
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| City | |
 St. Thomas, North Dakota | |
 Location of St. Thomas, North Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 48°37′11″N 97°26′48″W / 48.61972°N 97.44667°W / 48.61972; -97.44667Coordinates: 48°37′11″N 97°26′48″W / 48.61972°N 97.44667°W / 48.61972; -97.44667 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 331 |
| • Estimate (2016)[3] | 316 |
| • Density | 310/sq mi (120/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-70260 |
GNIS feature ID | 1031303[4] |
St. Thomas is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 331 at the 2010 census.[5]
Contents
1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
3.1 2010 census
3.2 2000 census
4 Notable people
5 References
6 External links
History
St. Thomas was laid out in 1881.[6] The city was named after St. Thomas, Ontario.[7]
A U.S. post office has been in operation at St. Thomas since 1881 and is open weekdays.[8]
The St. Thomas Public School was established in 1882. St. Thomas Elementary School and St. Thomas High School offer classes for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. An extended school program is available after school hours.
The St. Thomas Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Geography
St. Thomas is located at 48°37′11″N 97°26′48″W / 48.61972°N 97.44667°W / 48.61972; -97.44667 (48.619637, -97.446704).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 477 | — | |
| 1900 | 661 | 38.6% | |
| 1910 | 513 | −22.4% | |
| 1920 | 500 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 595 | 19.0% | |
| 1940 | 503 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 566 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 660 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 508 | −23.0% | |
| 1980 | 528 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 444 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 447 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 331 | −26.0% | |
| Est. 2016 | 316 | [3] | −4.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2015 Estimate[11] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 331 people, 150 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density was 312.3 inhabitants per square mile (120.6/km2). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 171.7 per square mile (66.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 0.6% Native American, 4.5% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.6% of the population.
There were 150 households of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.63.
The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 447 people, 174 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 421.7 people per square mile (162.8/km²). There were 201 housing units at an average density of 189.6 per square mile (73.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.18% White, 4.25% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.02% of the population.
There were 174 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city, the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,094, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $26,023 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,222. About 14.3% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
Edward K. Thompson, editor of LIFE magazine and SMITHSONIAN magazine- Thomas Whelan, United States Ambassador to Nicaragua, 1951 to 1961
References
^ ab "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-06-14..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em
^ ab "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
^ ab "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
^ "Cities". County of Pembina, North Dakota. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
^ Federal Writer's Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of North Dakota (1977). The WPA Guide To 1930s North Dakota (2nd ed.). State Historical Society of North Dakota. p. 188. ISBN 1891419145.
^ "Pembina County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 30, 2013.
^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
External links
Pioneer Women's Histories : St. Thomas and Glasston from the Digital Horizons website
A century of St. Thomas times (1980) from the Digital Horizons website
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