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The current estimated population of Abercrombie is 265, including 50% male and 50% female. The population has seen a slight increase in recent years, driven by local agricultural development.

City Facts:

  • Founded: 1884
  • County: Richland County
  • Land Area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 663 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 701
  • Zip Code: 58001

Geography and Location Overview: Abercrombie is a small rural town located in southeastern North Dakota, near the Minnesota border and the Red River. The town is part of Richland County, an area known for its agricultural productivity, especially in crops such as wheat, soybeans, and corn. Abercrombie’s flat landscape is typical of the Great Plains region, offering expansive views of farmland and prairie. The town is situated about 30 miles south of Fargo, providing residents with access to the services and amenities of a larger city while maintaining a rural, community-focused lifestyle. Abercrombie is a peaceful farming town with a rich pioneer history, marked by nearby Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.4 years
Median household income: $34,167
Median house value: $44,100

Population by Race

Races in Abercrombie:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.6%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)

Ancestries: Norwegian (54.4%), German (41.9%), Irish (12.8%), Swedish (12.2%), English (7.4%), Czech (6.8%).

Elevation: 936 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Abercrombie

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Abercrombie city

  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 61.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +47 (+18.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Abercrombie:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abercrombie:

  • HECTOR INTL (about 33 miles; FARGO, ND; Abbreviation: FAR)
  • GRAND FORKS INTL (about 107 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Abbreviation: GFK)
  • WATERTOWN MUNI (about 111 miles; WATERTOWN, SD; Abbreviation: ATY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Abercrombie:

  • HARRY STERN (about 18 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Abbreviation: BWP)
  • HAMRY FIELD (about 22 miles; KINDRED, ND; Abbreviation: K74)
  • MOORHEAD MUNI (about 28 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Abbreviation: JKJ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abercrombie:

  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 15 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 35 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 35 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,771)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 38 miles; FARGO, ND; Full-time enrollment: 8,836)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 104 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Full-time enrollment: 9,935)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 140 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 143 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)

Public primary/middle school in Abercrombie:

  • RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 154; Location: 106 BROADWAY; Grades: PK – 06)

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