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Arthur, North Dakota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arthur, North Dakota, is 348, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and agricultural roots.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1881
  • County Affiliated: Cass County
  • Land Area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 870 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 701
  • Zip Codes: 58006

Geography and Location

Arthur, North Dakota, is located in eastern North Dakota, within Cass County, about 30 miles northwest of Fargo. The town lies in the Red River Valley, a region known for its fertile farmland and agricultural economy. Arthur experiences a continental climate, with long, cold winters and short, warm summers. The surrounding geography is largely flat and used for growing crops such as wheat, barley, and soybeans. The town’s economy is closely tied to farming, with local grain elevators and agricultural services supporting the community. Arthur’s small size, rural atmosphere, and proximity to larger cities like Fargo make it a peaceful place to live while providing access to urban amenities when needed.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.7 years
Median household income: $36,250
Median house value: $51,100

Population by Race

Races in Arthur:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.8%)
  • Hispanic (5.2%)
  • American Indian (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • Other race (1.2%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (49.3%), Norwegian (32.8%), Swedish (13.9%), Irish (10.7%), English (8.7%), French (6.0%).

Elevation: 990 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arthur

  • High school or higher: 72.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arthur city

  • Never married: 13.4%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 4.0%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -26 (-6.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arthur:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arthur:

Other public-use airports nearest to Arthur:

  • ARTHUR (about 2 miles; ARTHUR, ND; Abbreviation: 1A2)
  • CASSELTON ROBERT MILLER RGNL (about 18 miles; CASSELTON, ND; Abbreviation: 5N8)
  • PAGE REGIONAL (about 18 miles; PAGE, ND; Abbreviation: 64G)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arthur:

  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 21 miles; FARGO, ND; Full-time enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 52 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 52 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,771)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 57 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Full-time enrollment: 9,935)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 72 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 144 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE-BEMIDJI (about 165 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,761)

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