Lankin, North Dakota facts for kids
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Lankin, North Dakota
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Lions Den - Lankin, North Dakota
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Madysen's Town
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Location of Lankin, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 102 |
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103 |
| • Density | 355.40/sq mi (137.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58250
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-44860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036118 |
Lankin is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 102 at the 2020 census. Lankin was founded in 1905.
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History
Lankin was laid out in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Lankin since 1905. John Lankin, the first postmaster, gave the city his name.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 341 | — | |
| 1920 | 334 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 267 | −20.1% | |
| 1940 | 283 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 287 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 303 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 221 | −27.1% | |
| 1980 | 175 | −20.8% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 131 | −13.8% | |
| 2010 | 98 | −25.2% | |
| 2020 | 102 | 4.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 103 | 5.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 98 people, 53 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 280.0 inhabitants per square mile (108.1/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 205.7 per square mile (79.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 2.0% Native American, 1.0% Asian, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 53 households, of which 13.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.9% were non-families. 47.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% 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 2.58.
The median age in the city was 55.5 years. 15.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 37.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Lankin (Dakota del Norte) para niños
