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Mott, North Dakota

Coordinates: 46°22′25″N 102°19′30″W / 46.37361°N 102.32500°W / 46.37361; -102.32500
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Mott, North Dakota
City
Location of Mott, North Dakota
Location of Mott, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°22′25″N 102°19′30″W / 46.37361°N 102.32500°W / 46.37361; -102.32500
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyHettinger
Government
 • MayorTroy Mosbrucker
Area
[1]
 • Total0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
 • Land0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,382 ft (726 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total653
 • Density710.55/sq mi (274.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
58646
Area code701
FIPS code38-54620
GNIS feature ID1030299[2]
Websitediscovermott.com

Mott is a city in and the county seat of Hettinger County, North Dakota, United States.[3] The population was 653 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

Mott was founded in 1904 when territory was opened to settlers.[5] There are conflicting stories of how the city was named. Some say the city was named for Lillian Mott, the secretary of the town promoter, while others believe the city was named for C. W. Mott, a railroad employee.[6] A post office has been in operation at Mott since 1904.[7]

Geography

Mott is located at 46°22′25″N 102°19′30″W / 46.37361°N 102.32500°W / 46.37361; -102.32500 (46.373506, -102.324916).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 square miles (2.33 km2), all land.[9]

Climate

Climate data for Mott, North Dakota
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 67
(19) 		71
(22) 		80
(27) 		95
(35) 		96
(36) 		106
(41) 		110
(43) 		108
(42) 		105
(41) 		95
(35) 		84
(29) 		67
(19) 		110
(43)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 27
(−3) 		32
(0) 		42
(6) 		57
(14) 		67
(19) 		77
(25) 		85
(29) 		85
(29) 		73
(23) 		59
(15) 		42
(6) 		29
(−2) 		56
(13)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 4
(−16) 		8
(−13) 		18
(−8) 		28
(−2) 		40
(4) 		50
(10) 		55
(13) 		53
(12) 		41
(5) 		29
(−2) 		18
(−8) 		6
(−14) 		29
(−2)
Record low °F (°C) −42
(−41) 		−44
(−42) 		−33
(−36) 		−13
(−25) 		4
(−16) 		29
(−2) 		36
(2) 		31
(−1) 		12
(−11) 		−8
(−22) 		−25
(−32) 		−39
(−39) 		−44
(−42)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.42
(11) 		0.77
(20) 		0.91
(23) 		1.7
(43) 		2.53
(64) 		2.85
(72) 		2.19
(56) 		1.52
(39) 		1.32
(34) 		1.28
(33) 		0.60
(15) 		0.50
(13) 		16.59
(423)
Source: The Weather Channel[10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920723—
19301,03643.3%
19401,22017.8%
19501,58329.8%
19601,463−7.6%
19701,368−6.5%
19801,315−3.9%
19901,019−22.5%
2000808−20.7%
2010721−10.8%
2020653−9.4%
2021 (est.)640[11]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2020 Census[4]

2010 census

As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 721 people, 315 households, and 191 families residing in the city. The population density was 801.1 inhabitants per square mile (309.3/km2). There were 415 housing units at an average density of 461.1 per square mile (178.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.4% Native American, and 1.7% from two or more races.

There were 315 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 52.9 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 34% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 808 people, 362 households, and 205 families residing in the city. The population density was 894.4 people per square mile (346.6/km2). There were 441 housing units at an average density of 488.1 per square mile (189.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.50% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.25% Pacific Islander, and 0.12% from two or more races.

There were 362 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 18.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 34.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,583, and the median income for a family was $33,929. Males had a median income of $24,327 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,718. About 9.6% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

View of the bridge looking south
Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge

Mott shares the Mott/Regent School District, a unified school district with nearby Regent.[14] Grades K-12 are located in Mott.[15] Prior to unification the Mott School District's mascot was the Cardinals.[citation needed]

Notable people

Notes

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". Explore Census Data. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  5. ^ North Dakota Magazine: The State's Resources--agricultural, Industrial, & Commercial. Agricultural Department. 1906. p. 31.
  6. ^ "Our Name "Mott"". City of Mott, ND. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "Hettinger County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  10. ^ "Monthly Averages for Mott, ND". The Weather Channel. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
  11. ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  12. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hettinger County, ND" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  15. ^ "Home". Mott/Regent School District. Archived from the original on December 8, 2007. Retrieved November 16, 2007.
  16. ^ 'James Bannon, 86, Dies in Bismarck,' Bismarck Tribune, pg. 1
  17. ^ North Dakota Legislative Branch-James Kerzman
  18. ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Melvin J. Miller
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