History

Richland County wa formed in 1873. It was named for Morgan T. Rich, an early settler in the area.

Demographics

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 17,998 people, 6,885 households, and 4,427 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 7,575 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.83% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.34% Black

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 or African American

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, 1.66% Native American

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, 0.24% Asian

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, 0.03% Pacific Islander

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, 0.14% from other races

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, and 0.74% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were Hispanic

Race (United States Census)

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 or Latino

Race (United States Census)

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 of any race. 46.5% were of German and 26.9% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 6,885 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,098, and the median income for a family was $45,484. Males had a median income of $30,829 versus $20,310 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $16,339. About 6.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

• Abercrombie
  Abercrombie, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 296 people, 118 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 482.6 people per square mile . There were 138 housing units at an average density of 225.0 per square mile...
  
  
• Barney
  Barney, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 69 people, 25 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 432.5 people per square mile . There were 28 housing units at an average density of 175.5 per square mile...
  
  
• Christine
  Christine, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 153 people, 60 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 846.1 people per square mile . There were 61 housing units at an average density of 337.4 per square mile...
  
  
• Colfax
  Colfax, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 40 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 102.5 people per square mile . There were 44 housing units at an average density of 49.6 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White...
  
  
• Dwight
  Dwight, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 75 people, 33 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 377.7 people per square mile . There were 36 housing units at an average density of 181.3 per square mile...
  
  
• Fairmount
  Fairmount, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 406 people, 174 households, and 104 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,234.2 people per square mile . There were 202 housing units at an average density of 614.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 95.07% White, 2.46%...
  
  
• Great Bend
  Great Bend, North Dakota
  As of the 2000 Census, there were 118 people, 40 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 207.6 people per square mile . There were 42 housing units at an average density of 73.9 per square mile...
  
  
• Hankinson
  Hankinson, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 1,058 people, 454 households, and 261 families residing in the city. The population density was 756.5 people per square mile . There were 524 housing units at an average density of 374.7 per square mile...
  
  
• Lidgerwood
  Lidgerwood, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 738 people, 345 households, and 207 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,122.4 people per square mile . There were 404 housing units at an average density of 614.4 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 1.76%...
  
  
• Mantador
  Mantador, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 71 people, 31 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 501.5 people per square mile . There were 37 housing units at an average density of 261.4 per square mile...
  
  
• Mooreton
  Mooreton, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 204 people, 92 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 769.7 people per square mile . There were 95 housing units at an average density of 358.5 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.04% White and 1.96%...
  
  
• Wahpeton
  Wahpeton, North Dakota
  The first European explorer in the area was Jonathan Carver in 1767. He explored and mapped the Northwest at the request of Major Robert Rogers, commander of Fort Michilimackinac, the British fort at Mackinaw City, Michigan, which protected the passage between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron...
  
  
• Walcott
  Walcott, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 189 people, 78 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 184.7 people per square mile . There were 89 housing units at an average density of 87.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.47% White, and 0.53% from...
  
  
• Wyndmere
  Wyndmere, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 533 people, 214 households, and 144 families residing in the city. The population density was 608.7 people per square mile . There were 247 housing units at an average density of 282.1 per square mile...
  
  

Note: all incorporated communities in North Dakota are called "cities" regardless of their size.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Richland County, North Dakota

External links

• MyLocalGov.com: Richland County, North Dakota