Divide County, North Dakota

Divide County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 2,071.[1] Its county seat is Crosby.[2]

Divide County
U.S. county
Divide County Courthouse in Crosby
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°49′N 103°29′W
Country United States
State North Dakota
Founded1910
SeatCrosby
Largest cityCrosby
Area
 • Total1,294 sq mi (3,350 km2)
 • Land1,261 sq mi (3,270 km2)
 • Water33 sq mi (90 km2)  2.6%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,071
 • Estimate 
(2019)
2,264
 • Density1.6/sq mi (0.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.dividecountynd.org

History

In November 8, 1910 election, the voters of Williams County voters determined that the county should be divided into a northern and a southern county. The vote was affirmative; the southern portion retained the Williams name; the newly created county was named "Divide", with Crosby as the seat. The county government was effected on December 9 of that year, and the county's boundaries have remained unchanged since that time. Most histories attribute the county name to its "division" from Williams County,[3] though the county's location on the Laurentian Divide, separating runoff waters between Hudson Bay and Gulf of Mexico, may have been involved.[4]

Geography

Divide County lies at the NW corner of North Dakota. Its northern boundary line abuts the south boundary line of Canada and its west boundary line abuts the east boundary line of the state of Montana. Its terrain consists of semi-arid rolling hills, dotted with lakes and ponds, partially devoted to agriculture.[5] The terrain generally slopes to the east; the northern part also slopes to the north while the southern part slopes to the south.[6] The county has a total area of 1,294 square miles (3,350 km2), of which 1,261 square miles (3,270 km2) is land and 33 square miles (85 km2) (2.6%) is water.[7]

Divide County is one of several western North Dakota counties with significant exposure to the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin.

Major highways

Adjacent counties and rural municipalities

Lakes[5]
  • Bright Water Lake
  • McCone Lake
  • Miller Lake
  • Musta Lake
  • North Lake
  • Rattler Lake
  • Round Lake (part)
  • Willow Lake

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19106,015—
19209,63760.2%
19309,6360.0%
19407,086−26.5%
19505,967−15.8%
19605,566−6.7%
19704,564−18.0%
19803,494−23.4%
19902,899−17.0%
20002,283−21.2%
20102,071−9.3%
Est. 20192,264[8]9.3%
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 2,283 people, 1,005 households, and 649 families in the county. The population density was 1.8 people per square mile (0.7/km²). There were 1,469 housing units at an average density of 1.2 per square mile (0.4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.99% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,005 households out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.9% 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 2.79.

The county population contained 20.2% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,089, and the median income for a family was $39,292. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $16,371 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,225. About 9.5% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

The largest ancestries are Norwegian (64.7%), German (24.0%), Swedish (8.8%), and Irish (5.9%).

Among the population claiming adherence to a particular religious organization, 80.6% claimed adherence to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in 2010. This rate is the highest such rate for the ELCA among all counties in the United States.[13]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,071 people, 977 households, and 584 families in the county.[14] The population density was 1.6 inhabitants per square mile (0.62/km2). There were 1,324 housing units at an average density of 1.1 per square mile (0.42/km2).[15] The racial makeup of the county was 98.0% white, 0.5% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.0% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 57.7% were Norwegian, 30.3% were German, 8.5% were Irish, 5.2% were Swedish, and 2.9% were American.[16]

Of the 977 households, 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.2% were non-families, and 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.66. The median age was 51.4 years.[14]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,152 and the median income for a family was $65,000. Males had a median income of $42,341 versus $27,596 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,462. About 9.4% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.[17]

Population by decade

Places of interest

Two petroglyphs are displayed at Writing Rock State Historical Site in Writing Rock Township.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities[5]

Townships
  • Alexandria
  • Ambrose
  • Blooming Prairie
  • Blooming Valley
  • Border
  • Burg
  • Clinton
  • Coalfield
  • Daneville
  • De Witt
  • Elkhorn
  • Fertile Valley
  • Fillmore
  • Frazier
  • Frederick
  • Garnet
  • Gooseneck
  • Hawkeye
  • Hayland
  • Lincoln Valley
  • Long Creek
  • Mentor
  • Palmer
  • Plumer
  • Sioux Trail
  • Smoky Butte
  • Stoneview
  • Troy
  • Twin Butte
  • Upland
  • Westby
  • Writing Rock

Politics

Divide County has been a swing county, with a Republican tendency. Since 1960 the county has selected the Republican Party candidate in 64% of the national elections (as of 2016).

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 71.1% 867 20.1% 245 8.8% 107
2012 63.1% 733 33.1% 385 3.8% 44
2008 55.7% 630 41.0% 464 3.3% 37
2004 59.2% 751 38.4% 487 2.4% 30
2000 55.8% 443 38.5% 306 5.7% 45
1996 36.4% 488 47.5% 637 16.1% 215
1992 31.8% 515 39.1% 634 29.1% 471
1988 49.2% 869 49.5% 875 1.4% 24
1984 63.3% 1,165 34.0% 626 2.7% 49
1980 66.1% 1,267 26.5% 509 7.4% 142
1976 44.5% 881 53.4% 1,057 2.0% 40
1972 60.3% 1,230 37.9% 774 1.8% 36
1968 50.4% 1,032 44.6% 914 5.0% 102
1964 34.2% 779 65.7% 1,498 0.2% 4
1960 52.0% 1,348 47.9% 1,243 0.2% 4
1956 52.0% 1,296 47.9% 1,194 0.1% 3
1952 70.8% 1,999 28.6% 807 0.6% 18
1948 48.1% 981 43.5% 887 8.3% 170
1944 44.2% 1,225 54.6% 1,513 1.2% 34
1940 44.3% 1,437 54.6% 1,771 1.1% 34
1936 16.5% 585 62.6% 2,212 20.9% 739
1932 24.0% 817 69.8% 2,374 6.2% 211
1928 60.4% 1,963 38.4% 1,250 1.2% 39
1924 30.4% 743 3.7% 91 65.8% 1,608
1920 80.8% 2,438 15.3% 462 3.9% 117
1916 39.4% 707 53.0% 950 7.6% 137
1912 28.6% 404 26.5% 375 44.9% 634

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  4. "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  5. Divide County ND Google Maps (accessed February 17, 2019)
  6. ""Find an Altitude/Divide County ND" Google Maps (accessed February 17, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
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  13. "2010 US Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study - Links and Rankings (All Years)". Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  14. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
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