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

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Fordville is a small town located in northeastern North Dakota. It is situated along the banks of the Red River and is part of the Pembina County. The town was founded in 1883, when the first settlers arrived in search of a better life and to take advantage of the fertile soil found along the riverbanks.

The original name for Fordville was “Ford’s Crossing” due to its location at a river crossing point, but it was eventually changed to Fordville after its founder, Joseph Ford. As time passed more settlers began to arrive and by 1900, it had grown into a thriving community with churches, schools, businesses and even its own newspaper.

Today, Fordville has a population of about 500 people and is mostly an agricultural community with many farms dotting the landscape. It also serves as an important transportation hub for travelers heading north or east from Grand Forks or west from Winnipeg.

The town has several points of interest including the old Fordson School House which was built in 1902 and now serves as a museum dedicated to preserving local history; The old General Store which dates back to 1905; The Red River Valley Museum; An annual Fourth of July celebration complete with fireworks; And two churches: St Matthew’s Lutheran Church (built in 1909) and St Paul’s Catholic Church (built in 1913).

Fordville also hosts several events throughout the year such as their annual Harvest Festival which includes tractor pulls, carnival rides, live music, food vendors and more; A weekly Farmers Market where local farmers sell their homegrown produce directly to customers; And their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony where residents gather around City Hall for caroling and hot chocolate.

Overall, Fordville is an idyllic small town that still retains much of its original charm despite modernization over time. It offers visitors a unique glimpse into rural life while providing locals with all the amenities they need on a daily basis. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just want to relax amidst beautiful scenery full of history, Fordville has something for everyone.

Population: 266. Estimated population in July 2024: 246 (-7.5% change)
Males: 132 (49.6%), Females: 134 (50.4%)

Walsh County

Zip code: 58231

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.9 years
Median household income: $26,786
Median house value: $31,800

Population by Race

Races in Fordville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.7%)
  • American Indian (3.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Black (0.8%)

Ancestries: Norwegian (42.5%), German (36.1%), Czech (18.4%), Irish (7.5%), English (7.1%), Swedish (5.3%).

Elevation: 1144 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Fordville

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fordville city

  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 55.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.1%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

1.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -31 (-10.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Fordville:

  • FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER – CAH (about 13 miles; PARK RIVER, ND)
  • UNITY MEDICAL CENTER – CAH (about 30 miles; GRAFTON, ND)
  • NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER-CAH (about 35 miles; NORTHWOOD, ND)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Fordville:

  • GRAND FORKS INTL (about 48 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Abbreviation: GFK)
  • DEVILS LAKE MUNI (about 77 miles; DEVILS LAKE, ND; Abbreviation: DVL)
  • JAMESTOWN REGIONAL (about 108 miles; JAMESTOWN, ND; Abbreviation: JMS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Fordville:

  • PARK RIVER – W C SKJERVEN FIELD (about 12 miles; PARK RIVER, ND; Abbreviation: Y37)
  • LARIMORE MUNI (about 25 miles; LARIMORE, ND; Abbreviation: 2L1)
  • MINTO MUNI (about 29 miles; MINTO, ND; Abbreviation: D06)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fordville:

  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 54 miles; GRAND FORKS, ND; Full-time enrollment: 9,935)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 105 miles; FARGO, ND; Full-time enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 128 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 128 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,771)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 157 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 195 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE-BEMIDJI (about 208 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,761)

Schools

Public high school in Fordville:

  • FORDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 72; Location: 102 4TH AVE W; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Fordville:

  • FOREST RIVER COLONY SCHOOL (Students: 13; Location: 4068 35TH AVE NE; Grades: KG – 08)
  • FORDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 7; Location: 102 4TH AVE W; Grades: KG – KG)

 

 

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