Grano, North Dakota

City in North Dakota, United States

Grano, North Dakota

City

Grano Lounge in Grano

Location of Grano, North Dakota

Coordinates: 48°36′55″N 101°35′21″W﻿ / ﻿48.61528°N 101.58917°W﻿ / 48.61528; -101.58917
Country| United States
State| North Dakota
County| Renville
Founded| 1905
Government

• Mayor| James Gehringer
Area

[1]

• Total

| 0.294 sq mi (0.762 km2)
• Land| 0.294 sq mi (0.762 km2)
• Water| 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation

[2]

| 1,729 ft (527 m)
Population

(2020)[3]

• Total

| 9

• Estimate

(2024)[4]

| 10
• Density| 30.61/sq mi (11.80/km2)
Time zone| UTC–6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code|

58750

Area code| 701
FIPS code| 38-32580
GNIS feature ID| 1036066[2]

Grano is a tiny city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020 Census. It consists of a bar and three homes.[3]

## History

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Grano was founded in 1905 along the Soo Line Railroad branch line running east from Kenmare across the northern portion of North Dakota. Several unconfirmed explanations exist regarding how the town got its name.[5] It is generally accepted that the town's name is derived from the Assiniboine, who lived in the area before the settlement of colonizers.

It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.294 square miles (0.76 km2), all land.[1]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1910| 325| | —
1920| 112| | −65.5%
1930| 90| | −19.6%
1940| 57| | −36.7%
1950| 27| | −52.6%
1960| 14| | −48.1%
1970| 4| | −71.4%
1980| 6| | 50.0%
1990| 9| | 50.0%
2000| 9| | 0.0%
2010| 7| | −22.2%
2020| 9| | 28.6%
2024 (est.)| 10| [4]| 11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2020 Census[3]

### 2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 7 people, 3 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 23.3 inhabitants per square mile (9.0/km2). There were 3 housing units at an average density of 10.0 per square mile (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 3 households, of which 100.0% were married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.33.

The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.3% were from 25 to 44; 85.7% were from 45 to 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.1% male and 42.9% female.

### 2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 9 people, 5 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 30.2 inhabitants per square mile (11.7/km2). There were 5 housing units at an average density of 16.8 per square mile (6.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 5 households, out of which three were married couples living together, and two were non-families. Two households were made up of individuals who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.80 and the average family size was 2.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 11.1% from 18 to 24, 44.4% from 25 to 44, and 44.4% of people aged 45 to 64. The median age was 44 years. For every five females there were four males. For every five females age 18 and over, there were four males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $0. Males had a median income of $0 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,000. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

## References

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1. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grano, North Dakota
3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2024". United States Census Bureau. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
5. ^ Wick, Douglas A. "Grano (Renville County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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Municipalities and communities of Renville County, North Dakota, United States

County seat: Mohall

Cities|

* Glenburn
* Grano
* Loraine
* Mohall
* Sherwood
* Tolley

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Townships|

* Brandon
* Callahan
* Clay
* Colquhoun
* Eden Valley
* Ensign
* Fairbanks
* Grassland
* Grover
* Hamerly
* Hamlet
* Hurley
* Ivanhoe
* Lockwood
* McKinney
* Muskego
* Plain
* Prescott
* Prosperity
* Rockford
* Roosevelt
* Stafford
* Van Buren
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* Greene

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