Richardton, North Dakota

Richardton is a city located in Stark County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 619.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 619 people, 251 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density is 645.9/km² (1,686.7/mi²). There are 285 housing units at an average density of 297.4 persons/km² (776.6 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.35% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. 0.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 251 households out of which 28.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% are married couples living together, 3.6% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 32.7% are non-families. 29.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 3.00.

In the city the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $32,917, and the median income for a family is $38,409. Males have a median income of $29,318 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,867. 10.0% of the population and 6.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.7% are under the age of 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older.