LaMoure, North Dakota

LaMoure is a city in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 889 at the 2010 census.[5] It is the county seat of LaMoure County.[6]

LaMoure, North Dakota
City
Location of LaMoure, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°21′31″N 98°17′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyLaMoure
Area
 • Total1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2)
 • Land1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,312 ft (400 m)
Population
 • Total889
 • Estimate 
(2018)[3]
896
 • Density670/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
58415, 58431, 58458
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-44540
GNIS feature ID1033650[4]
Websitelamourend.com

LaMoure was founded in 1882 and was named after Judson LaMoure, a territorial legislator (LaMoure County and the cities of Jud and Judson are also named after him).[7]

LaMoure was one of eight global transmission sites of the Omega Navigation System until its closure on September 30, 1997. The station is now used for VLF communication purposes of the US Navy.[8]

Geography

LaMoure is located at 46°21′31″N 98°17′37″W (46.358569, -98.293697)[9] on the James River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890309—
190045747.9%
1910929103.3%
19201,0149.1%
1930889−12.3%
194099011.4%
19501,0102.0%
19601,0685.7%
1970951−11.0%
19801,07713.2%
1990970−9.9%
2000944−2.7%
2010889−5.8%
Est. 2018896[3]0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2018 Estimate[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 889 people, 394 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density was 673.5 inhabitants per square mile (260.0/km2). There were 436 housing units at an average density of 330.3 per square mile (127.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 1.2% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 394 households of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 944 people, 386 households, and 238 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.2 people per square mile (284.8/km²). There were 433 housing units at an average density of 337.7 per square mile (130.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.15% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 386 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,781, and the median income for a family was $42,375. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $19,432 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,832. About 6.8% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The K-12 LaMoure Public School is the home of the Loboes.[12] The high school enrollment in 2018 was 72, with student to teacher ratio of 9-1.[13]

Athletics

LaMoure is a part of the L-L-M (LaMoure-Litchville-Marion) Loboes.

Football

The Loboe football team has won one State Championship in 1991.[14] It also appeared in the State Championship game in 1975[15] and 2003[16].

Volleyball

The Loboe Volleyball team has won 3 State Championships. They became the first North Dakota Class B volleyball team to win the state championship three times in a row from 2015-2017.[17]

Boys Basketball

The LaMoure and LaMoure-Litchville-Marion Boys Basketball team has made 5 appearances in the State Tournament. Placing 1st in 1976,[18] 6th in 1992,[19] and 3rd in 2008,[20] as the LaMoure Loboes. They placed 4th in 2013[21] and 2015[22] as the LaMoure-Litchville-Marion Loboes.

Girl's Basketball

The LaMoure-Litchville-Marion Girls Basketball team has appeared in 2 State Tournaments. They placed 3rd in 2015,[23] and 6th in 2020.[24]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, LaMoure has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[25]

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. Wick, Douglas A. "Lamoure (Lamoure County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  8. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-08-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  11. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  14. http://northdakotahsfootball.altervista.org/b/1991/classb.htm
  15. http://northdakotahsfootball.altervista.org/s/1975/southeast.htm
  16. Dakota Bowl
  17. https://www.inforum.com/sports/4361940-lamoure-lm-first-win-three-straight-class-b-volleyball-titles%7C LaMoure-LM first to win three straight Class B volleyball titles
  18. https://prairiepublic.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/8fc1f332-6bfb-4d97-a88b-c1a67981b744/one-shining-moment-best-teams-ever-lamoure-1976/
  19. http://northdakotapreps.com/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=9433
  20. https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/class-b-schrader-to-rescue/article_6fea79c7-579e-5178-a983-f44b7b6c66cb.html
  21. https://www.jamestownsun.com/sports/year-underdogs-milnor-lamoure-l-m-overcame-odds-doing-well-state
  22. https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/well-balanced-oak-grove-sails-to-third-place/article_2758880c-ee3f-5677-abd9-4adc7822f65f.html
  23. https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/minot-ryan-wins-third-straight-class-b-title/article_e553452d-a00b-516d-b2a8-607d6d92ed23.html
  24. https://www.jamestownsun.com/sports/basketball/4989010-Loboes-finish-sixth-at-state-tournament
  25. Climate Summary for LaMoure, North Dakota

ND Place Names - http://www.webfamilytree.com/North_Dakota_Place_Names/L/lamoure_(lamoure_county).htm

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