Grant County, North Dakota

Grant County is a county in the U.S.

state">U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,301. Its county seat is Carson.

Grant County
Carson Roller Mill
Map of North Dakota highlighting Grant County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°22′N 101°38′W / 46.36°N 101.64°W / 46.36; -101.64
CountryGrant County, North Dakota United States
StateGrant County, North Dakota North Dakota
Founded1916
Named forUlysses S. Grant
SeatCarson
Largest cityElgin
Area
 • Total1,666 sq mi (4,310 km2)
 • Land1,659 sq mi (4,300 km2)
 • Water6.8 sq mi (18 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,301
 • Estimate 
(2022)
2,243 Decrease
 • Density1.4/sq mi (0.53/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.grantcountynd.com

History

The territory of Grant County was part of Morton County until 1916. On November 7 the county voters determined that the SW portion of the county would be partitioned off to form a new county, to be named after Ulysses S. Grant, the US President from 1869 to 1877. Accordingly, the county government was organized on November 28, with Carson as the seat. The county's boundaries have remained unchanged since its creation.

Grant County, North Dakota 
Outline map of Grant County, North Dakota, 1918

Geography

Grant County, North Dakota 
Heart Butte is a prominent geographic feature in Grant County, and the namesake for the nearby Heart Butte Dam.

The Heart River flows eastward through the upper part of Grant County, and Cedar Creek flows east-northeastward along the county's southern boundary line. The county terrain consists of isolated hills among rolling hills, carved by drainages. The semi-arid ground is partially devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the east and south; its highest point is a rise near its southwestern corner, at 2,680 ft (820 m) ASL. The county has a total area of 1,666 square miles (4,310 km2), of which 1,659 square miles (4,300 km2) is land and 6.8 square miles (18 km2) (0.4%) is water. Lake Tschida, a Bureau of Reclamation reservoir and recreation area on the Heart River, is the county's largest body of water.

The southwestern corner of North Dakota observes Mountain Time (Adams, Billings, Bowman, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, Slope, and Stark counties). The counties of McKenzie, Dunn, and Sioux counties are split, with the western portions of each observing Mountain Time.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

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Lakes

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Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19209,553
193010,1346.1%
19408,264−18.5%
19507,114−13.9%
19606,248−12.2%
19705,009−19.8%
19804,274−14.7%
19903,549−17.0%
20002,841−19.9%
20102,394−15.7%
20202,301−3.9%
2022 (est.)2,243−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2020

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 2,301 people.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,394 people, 1,128 households, and 694 families in the county. The population density was 1.4 inhabitants per square mile (0.54/km2). There were 1,690 housing units at an average density of 1.02 units per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 1.1% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 66.6% were German, 14.0% were Norwegian, 12.5% were Russian, 5.9% were Irish, 5.5% were English, and 2.2% were American.

Of the 1,128 households, 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.5% were non-families, and 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age was 51.7 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,500 and the median income for a family was $53,542. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $27,303 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,840. About 7.3% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.

Population by decade

Grant County, North Dakota

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Townships

  • Elm
  • Fisher
  • Freda
  • Howe
  • Lark
  • Leipzig
  • Minnie
  • Pretty Rock
  • Raleigh
  • Rock
  • Winona

Defunct township

  • Otter Creek Township

Politics

Grant County voters have traditionally voted Republican. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Grant County, North Dakota
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,145 82.91% 207 14.99% 29 2.10%
2016 1,108 80.23% 185 13.40% 88 6.37%
2012 1,025 72.54% 334 23.64% 54 3.82%
2008 873 64.91% 405 30.11% 67 4.98%
2004 952 76.65% 264 21.26% 26 2.09%
2000 1,077 75.47% 235 16.47% 115 8.06%
1996 760 55.51% 300 21.91% 309 22.57%
1992 900 45.94% 415 21.18% 644 32.87%
1988 1,351 66.13% 654 32.01% 38 1.86%
1984 1,607 74.92% 507 23.64% 31 1.45%
1980 1,891 80.85% 317 13.55% 131 5.60%
1976 1,205 53.37% 952 42.16% 101 4.47%
1972 1,569 70.17% 596 26.65% 71 3.18%
1968 1,648 71.78% 488 21.25% 160 6.97%
1964 1,421 57.11% 1,063 42.73% 4 0.16%
1960 1,794 65.21% 955 34.71% 2 0.07%
1956 1,872 72.03% 718 27.63% 9 0.35%
1952 2,465 85.32% 403 13.95% 21 0.73%
1948 1,555 66.94% 689 29.66% 79 3.40%
1944 1,745 80.64% 410 18.95% 9 0.42%
1940 2,815 81.52% 627 18.16% 11 0.32%
1936 1,022 29.57% 1,858 53.76% 576 16.67%
1932 657 17.98% 2,912 79.69% 85 2.33%
1928 1,759 54.59% 1,434 44.51% 29 0.90%
1924 1,120 39.07% 125 4.36% 1,622 56.57%
1920 2,184 83.17% 296 11.27% 146 5.56%

See also

References

46°22′N 101°38′W / 46.36°N 101.64°W / 46.36; -101.64

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