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Encyclopedia > Mandan, North Dakota

Mandan is a city in Morton County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Morton CountyGR6. It is a core city of the "Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Bismarck-Mandan". The population was 16,718 at the 2000 census. Mandan was founded in 1879 and became county seat in 1881.. Morton County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location in North Dakota Coordinates: Country United States State North Dakota County Burleigh County Founded 1872 Government  - Mayor John Warford Area  - City  27. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... Bismarck-Mandan refers to the metropolitan area including Bismarck, North Dakota, Mandan, North Dakota, and nearby cities. ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...


Mandan is located just across the Missouri River from Bismarck. The Missouri River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the United States. ...

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Geography

Mandan is located at 46°49′44″N, 100°53′28″W (46.828893, -100.891138)GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias ND county maps by Seth Ilys. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.7 km² (10.3 mi²). 26.4 km² (10.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.07%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 16,718 people, 6,647 households, and 4,553 families residing in the city. The population density was 634.1/km² (1,642.8/mi²). There were 6,958 housing units at an average density of 263.9/km² (683.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.98% White, 0.20% African American, 3.02% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


The top 6 ancestry groups in the city are German (61.3%), Norwegian (15.4%), Russian (13.1%), Irish (7.9%), English (4.2%), United States (2.9%). Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the Queen England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 967 AD  Area  -  Total 130,395 km²  50,346 sq mi  Population  -  2007 estimate 50...


There were 6,647 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $38,182, and the median income for a family was $46,210. Males had a median income of $31,653 versus $21,400 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,509. About 7.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

The city of Mandan is served by Mandan Public Schools. The system operates Roosevelt Elementary School, Mary Stark Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Ft. Lincoln Elementary School, Custer Elementary School, Mandan Junior High School, and Mandan High School. Two private schools, Christ the King School and St. Joseph School, also operate in Mandan. Mandan High School is an American high school located in Mandan, North Dakota. ...


Sports

  • Mandan Chiefs of North Dakota American League Baseball

Sites of interest

Huff Hills Ski Area is 16 miles south of Mandan, North Dakota, in the United States. ... Mandan is a city in Morton County, North Dakota in the United States. ... Mandan is a city in Morton County, North Dakota in the United States. ...

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Mandan, North Dakota (Cities) (153 words)
Mandan is located in south central North Dakota in Morton County (of which it is the county seat) across the Missouri River from Bismarck along I-94.
The city is named for the Mandan Indian tribe who were known as the friendliest group along the Missouri.
In addition, Prairie West Colf Course, a regulation 18-hole hole facility, and Mandan Municipal Golf Course, an executive-style 9-hole course of 2,800 yards are open to the public.
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