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{{Short description|County in North Dakota, United States}}
{{Infobox U.S. County
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2019}}
| county = Richland County
{{Infobox U.S. county
| state = North Dakota
| county = Richland County
| seal =
| state = North Dakota
| map size = 225
| seal =
| founded year = 1873
| founded date = January 4
| founded = January 4, 1873 (created)<br />November 25, 1873 (organized)
| seat wl = Wahpeton
| seat wl = Wahpeton
| largest city wl = Wahpeton
| largest city wl = Wahpeton
| area_total_sq_mi = 1446
| area_total_sq_mi = 1445
| area_land_sq_mi = 1437
| area_land_sq_mi = 1436
| area_water_sq_mi = 9
| area_water_sq_mi = 9.7
| area percentage = 0.62%
| area percentage = 0.7
| population_as_of = 2020
| census estimate yr = 2012
| population_total = 16529
| pop = 16,217
| pop_est_as_of = 2023
| density_km2 = 5
| population_est = 16558 {{increase}}
| time zone = Central
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| UTC offset = -6
| named for = Morgan T. Rich
| DST offset = -5
| time zone = Central
| web = mylocalgov.com/richlandcountynd/
| web = http://www.co.richland.nd.us/
| ex image =Richland County Courthouse Wahpeton.jpg
| ex image cap = Richland County Courthouse in Wahpeton
| ex image = Richland County Courthouse Wahpeton.jpg
| ex image cap = [[Richland County Courthouse (North Dakota)|Richland County Courthouse]] in Wahpeton
| district = At-large
}}
}}


'''Richland County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the far southeast corner of the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 16,529.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/richlandcountynorthdakota/PST045223 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 19, 2024}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Wahpeton, North Dakota|Wahpeton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref>
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'''Richland County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 16,321.<ref name="2010 Census (County)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST05&prodType=table|work=American FactFinder|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=3 May 2011}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Wahpeton, North Dakota|Wahpeton]].{{GR|6}}


Richland County is part of the Wahpeton, ND–[[Minnesota|MN]] [[Wahpeton micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Fargo, North Dakota|Fargo]]-Wahpeton, ND-MN [[Fargo–Moorhead|Combined Statistical Area]].
Richland County was created by the 1872-73 territorial legislature and named for Morgan T. Rich of Wahpeton, who settled on the site of the future city in 1869. County government was organized on November 25, 1873.<ref name="ND Counties">{{cite web|title=County History|url=http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|publisher=Official Portal for North Dakota State Government|accessdate=4 May 2011}}</ref>


==History==
The county is part of the Wahpeton, ND&ndash;[[Minnesota|MN]] [[Wahpeton micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
The [[Dakota Territory]] legislature created the county on January 4, 1873, with area partitioned from [[Pembina County, North Dakota|Pembina County]]. It was named for Morgan T. Rich, who settled on the site of the future Wahpeton in 1869. The county organization was completed on November 25 of that same year. Its boundaries were altered in 1883 and 1885. It has maintained its present configuration since 1885.<ref>{{cite web|title=County History|url=http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|publisher=Official Portal for North Dakota State Government|access-date=May 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202151843/http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|archive-date=February 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|work=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|access-date=February 4, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2022, strong winds known as a derecho, more than 70 mph, produced 34 tornadoes, including one that passed through Richland County near LeMars.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Jackson |first=William |title=North Dakota Tornadoes Twisters & Cyclones |date=2024 |publisher=Valley Star Publications |isbn=979-8-89480-378-4 |location=Dickinson, ND |publication-date=2024 |pages=104}}</ref>
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1,446|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|1,437|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|9|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.62%) is water.


[[File:Map of Richland County, N.D., 1897.jpg|thumb|Outline map of Richland County, North Dakota, 1897]]
===Townships===

==Geography==
Richland County lies at the southeastern corner of North Dakota. Its eastern boundary line abuts the western boundary line of the state of [[Minnesota]] (across the [[Red River of the North|Red River]]), and its southern boundary line abuts the northern boundary line of the state of [[South Dakota]]. The Red River flows northerly along its eastern boundary line on its way to the [[Hudson Bay]]. The [[Wild Rice River (North Dakota)|Wild Rice River]] flows easterly and then northerly through the county, discharging into the Red River north of Richland County, in [[Cass County, North Dakota|Cass County]]. The [[Sheyenne River]] flows northeasterly through the NW corner of the county, also discharging into the Red in Cass County.


The Richland County terrain is primarily flat, with rolling hills in the southwest and northwest. It is largely devoted to agriculture.<ref name="RCND">{{Cite web |title=Richland County · North Dakota |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Richland+County,+ND/@46.2835119,-97.1977858,91918m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x52cec7a0e01b21d7:0xbdd83cf8311a3d0!8m2!3d46.1546779!4d-96.8958656 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Google Maps |language=en}}</ref> The terrain slopes to the north and east, with its highest point near its SW corner, at {{convert|1,220|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |title="Find an Altitude/Richland County ND" Google Maps (accessed February 24, 2019) |access-date=February 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The county has a total area of {{convert|1445|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1436|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|9.7|sqmi}} (0.7%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 1, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129045530/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_38.txt|archive-date=January 29, 2015}}</ref>
{|
|----- valign="top"
|
*[[Abercrombie Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Abercrombie]]
*[[Antelope Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Antelope]]
*[[Barney Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Barney]]
*[[Barrie Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Barrie]]
*[[Belford Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Belford]]
*[[Brandenburg Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Brandenburg]]
*[[Brightwood Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Brightwood]]
*[[Center Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Center]]
*[[Colfax Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Colfax]]
*[[Danton Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Danton]]
*[[Devillo Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Devillo]]
*[[Dexter Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Dexter]]
|
*[[Duerr Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Duerr]]
*[[Dwight Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Dwight]]
*[[Eagle Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Eagle]]
*[[Elma Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Elma]]
*[[Fairmount Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Fairmount]]
*[[Freeman Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Freeman]]
*[[Garborg Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Garborg]]
*[[Grant Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Grant]]
*[[Greendale Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Greendale]]
*[[Helendale Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Helendale]]
*[[Homestead Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Homestead]]
*[[Ibsen Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Ibsen]]
|
*[[LaMars Township, Richland County, North Dakota|LaMars]]
*[[Liberty Grove Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Liberty Grove]]
*[[Mooreton Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Mooreton]]
*[[Moran Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Moran]]
*[[Nansen Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Nansen]]
*[[Sheyenne Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Sheyenne]]
*[[Summit Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Summit]]
*[[Viking Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Viking]]
*[[Walcott Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Walcott]]
*[[Waldo Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Waldo]]
*[[West End Township, Richland County, North Dakota|West End]]
*[[Wyndmere Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Wyndmere]]
|}


===Major highways===
===Major highways===
{{div col|colwidth=28em}}

* [[Image:I-29.svg|25px]] [[Interstate 29 in North Dakota|Interstate 29]]
{|
* [[Image:US 81.svg|25px]] [[U.S. Route 81 in North Dakota|US 81]]
|
*[[Image:I-29.svg|23px]] [[Interstate 29]]
* [[Image:ND-11 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 11]]
* [[Image:ND-13 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 13]]
|
*[[Image:North Dakota 11.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 11]]
* [[Image:ND-18 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 18]]
*[[Image:North Dakota 13.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 13]]
* [[Image:ND-27 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 27]]
*[[Image:North Dakota 18.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 18]]
* [[Image:ND-46 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 46]]
* [[Image:ND-127 (2015).svg|25px]] [[North Dakota Highway 127]]
|
{{div col end}}
*[[Image:North Dakota 27.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 27]]
*[[Image:North Dakota 46.png|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 46]]
*[[Image:North Dakota 127.svg|20px]] [[North Dakota Highway 127]]
|}


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
{{div col|colwidth=28em}}
*[[Cass County, North Dakota|Cass County]] (north)
*[[Wilkin County, Minnesota]] (east)
* [[Cass County, North Dakota|Cass County]] - north
*[[Traverse County, Minnesota]] (southeast)
* [[Clay County, Minnesota]] - northeast
*[[Roberts County, South Dakota]] (south)
* [[Wilkin County, Minnesota]] - east
* [[Traverse County, Minnesota]] - southeast
*[[Sargent County, North Dakota|Sargent County]] and [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom County]] (west)
* [[Roberts County, South Dakota]] - south
* [[Marshall County, South Dakota]] - southwest
* [[Sargent County, North Dakota|Sargent County]] - west
* [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom County]] - northwest
{{div col end}}


===National protected area===
{{Geographic Location
* [[Sheyenne National Grassland]] (part)
|Centre = Richland County, North Dakota
|North = [[Cass County, North Dakota|Cass County]]
|Northeast =
|East = [[Wilkin County, Minnesota]]
|Southeast = [[Traverse County, Minnesota]]
|South = [[Roberts County, South Dakota]]
|Southwest =
|West = [[Sargent County, North Dakota|Sargent County]] and [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom County]]
|Northwest =
}}


===National [[protected area]]===
===Lakes<ref name=RCND/>===
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*[[Sheyenne National Grassland]] (part)
* Bisek Lake

* Grass Lake
==History==
* Gullys Slough
Richland County wa formed in 1873. It was named for Morgan T. Rich, an early settler in the area.
* Kreiser Lake
* Lueck Lake
* Moran Lake
* Park Lake
* Silver Lake
* Stacks Slough
* Swan Lake
* Willows Pond
{{div col end}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{USCensusPop
|1880= 3597
|1880= 3597
|1890= 10751
|1890= 10751
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|2000= 17998
|2000= 17998
|2010= 16321
|2010= 16321
|2020= 16529
|estimate= 16217
|estyear= 2012
|estyear=2023
|estimate=16558
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref><br>2012 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2012/PEPANNRES/0400000US38.05000|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|accessdate=March 15, 2013}}</ref></center>
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023|access-date=March 19, 2024}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 1, 2015}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=February 1, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=April 20, 1995|access-date=February 1, 2015}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=February 1, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name="QF"/>
}}
}}


===2020 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 17,998 people, 6,885 households, and 4,427 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 7,575 housing units at an average density of 5 per square&nbsp;mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.83% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.34% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.66% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.24% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.74% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 46.5% were of [[german people|German]] and 26.9% [[norwegian people|Norwegian]] ancestry according to the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]].
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 16,529 people, 6,710 households, and 4,174 families in the county.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Richland%20County,%20North%20Dakota%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=March 19, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|11.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}} There were 7,501 housing units.


===2010 census===
There were 6,885 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 16,321 people, 6,651 households, and 4,171 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|11.4|PD/sqmi}}. There were 7,503 housing units at an average density of {{convert|5.2|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the county was 95.0% white, 2.0% American Indian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 53.0% were [[Germans|German]], 31.2% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 7.0% were [[Irish people|Irish]], and 2.3% were [[Americans|American]].


In the county the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 107.7 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 108.6 men.
Of the 6,651 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.3% were non-families, and 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91. The median age was 39.4 years.


The median income for a household in the county was $36,098, and the median income for a family was $45,484. Men had a median income of $30,829 versus $20,310 for women. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,339. About 6.1% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $47,131 and the median income for a family was $64,636. Males had a median income of $42,597 versus $28,284 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,342. About 5.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.


===Population by decade===
==Places==
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==Communities==
===Cities===
===Cities===
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*[[Abercrombie, North Dakota|Abercrombie]] (Population:263)
*[[Barney, North Dakota|Barney]] (Population:52)
* [[Abercrombie, North Dakota|Abercrombie]]
*[[Christine, North Dakota|Christine]] (Population:150)
* [[Barney, North Dakota|Barney]]
*[[Colfax, North Dakota|Colfax]] (Population:121)
* [[Christine, North Dakota|Christine]]
*[[Dwight, North Dakota|Dwight]] (Population:82)
* [[Colfax, North Dakota|Colfax]]
*[[Fairmount, North Dakota|Fairmount]] (Population:367)
* [[Dwight, North Dakota|Dwight]]
*[[Great Bend, North Dakota|Great Bend]] (Population:60)
* [[Fairmount, North Dakota|Fairmount]]
*[[Hankinson, North Dakota|Hankinson]] (Population:919)
* [[Great Bend, North Dakota|Great Bend]]
*[[Lidgerwood, North Dakota|Lidgerwood]] (Population:652)
* [[Hankinson, North Dakota|Hankinson]]
*[[Mantador, North Dakota|Mantador]] (Population:64)
* [[Lidgerwood, North Dakota|Lidgerwood]]
*[[Mooreton, North Dakota|Mooreton]] (Population:197)
* [[Mantador, North Dakota|Mantador]]
*[[Wahpeton, North Dakota|Wahpeton]] (Population:7,766)
* [[Mooreton, North Dakota|Mooreton]]
*[[Walcott, North Dakota|Walcott]] (Population:235)
* [[Wahpeton, North Dakota|Wahpeton]] (county seat)
*[[Wyndmere, North Dakota|Wyndmere]] (Population:429)
* [[Walcott, North Dakota|Walcott]]
* [[Wyndmere, North Dakota|Wyndmere]]
''Note: all incorporated communities in North Dakota are called "cities" regardless of their size.''
{{div col end}}

===Unincorporated communities<ref name=RCND/>===
{{div col|colwidth=18em}}
* Blackmer
* Enloe
* [[Galchutt, North Dakota|Galchutt]]
* La Mars
* Lithia
* Tyler
{{div col end}}

===Townships===
{{div col|colwidth=16em}}
* [[Abercrombie Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Abercrombie]]
* [[Antelope Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Antelope]]
* [[Barney Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Barney]]
* [[Barrie Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Barrie]]
* [[Belford Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Belford]]
* [[Brandenburg Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Brandenburg]]
* [[Brightwood Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Brightwood]]
* [[Center Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Center]]
* [[Colfax Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Colfax]]
* [[Danton Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Danton]]
* [[Devillo Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Devillo]]
* [[Dexter Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Dexter]]
* [[Duerr Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Duerr]]
* [[Dwight Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Dwight]]
* [[Eagle Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Eagle]]
* [[Elma Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Elma]]
* [[Fairmount Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Fairmount]]
* [[Freeman Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Freeman]]
* [[Garborg Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Garborg]]
* [[Grant Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Grant]]
* [[Greendale Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Greendale]]
* [[Helendale Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Helendale]]
* [[Homestead Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Homestead]]
* [[Ibsen Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Ibsen]]
* [[LaMars Township, Richland County, North Dakota|LaMars]]
* [[Liberty Grove Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Liberty Grove]]
* [[Lidgerwood Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Lidgerwood]]
* [[Mooreton Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Mooreton]]
* [[Moran Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Moran]]
* [[Nansen Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Nansen]]
* [[Sheyenne Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Sheyenne]]
* [[Summit Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Summit]]
* [[Viking Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Viking]]
* [[Walcott Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Walcott]]
* [[Waldo Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Waldo]]
* [[West End Township, Richland County, North Dakota|West End]]
* [[Wyndmere Township, Richland County, North Dakota|Wyndmere]]
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==Politics==
Richland County voters have traditionally voted Republican. In only one national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2024).
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{{PresRow|2016|Republican|4,767|2,064|761|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|4,229|3,198|186|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|3,900|3,513|150|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|5,264|2,821|130|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|4,999|2,490|526|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|3,345|2,890|834|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|3,873|2,688|1,740|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|4,670|3,523|81|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|5,980|3,047|106|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|5,711|2,698|928|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|4,991|4,592|202|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|5,194|3,367|63|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|4,224|3,098|445|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|3,425|4,525|5|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|4,711|4,003|4|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|4,971|3,171|12|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|6,022|2,541|67|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|3,448|3,413|214|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|4,402|3,192|30|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|5,102|3,584|48|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|2,386|3,792|1,418|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|2,304|5,663|216|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|4,251|3,604|34|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|3,235|769|2,620|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|5,483|1,339|78|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|2,097|1,772|69|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|1,034|1,380|822|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|1,864|1,502|75|North Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|2,420|1,116|103|North Dakota}}
{{PresFoot|1900|Republican|2,067|1,399|70|North Dakota}}

==Education==
School districts include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st38_nd/schooldistrict_maps/c38077_richland/DC20SD_C38077.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724040458/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st38_nd/schooldistrict_maps/c38077_richland/DC20SD_C38077.pdf |archive-date=July 24, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Richland County, ND|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 24, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st38_nd/schooldistrict_maps/c38077_richland/DC20SD_C38077_SD2MS.txt Text list] - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st38_nd/c38077_richland/DC10SD_C38077_001.pdf 2010 map] - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st38_nd/c38077_richland/DC10SD_C38077_SD2MS.txt 2010 text list]</ref>
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Fairmount Public School District 18]]
* [[Hankinson Public School District 8]]
* [[Kindred Public School District 2]]
* [[Lidgerwood Public School District 28]]
* [[Richland Public School District 44]]
* [[Wahpeton Public School District 37]]
* [[Wyndmere Public School District 42]]
{{div col end}}

[[Circle of Nations Wahpeton Indian School]] is a tribally-controlled school affiliated with the [[Bureau of Indian Education]] (BIE).


''[[2010 United States Census]] population''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL1.ST13&prodType=table|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions: South Dakota|date=2011-07-18|work=Population Census|publisher=2010 United States Census|accessdate=2011-08-04}}</ref>
==See also==
==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in North Dakota#Richland County|National Register of Historic Places listings in Richland County, North Dakota]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Richland County, North Dakota]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://mylocalgov.com/richlandcountynd/ MyLocalGov.com: Richland County, North Dakota]
* [http://www.co.richland.nd.us/ Richland County, North Dakota]
* [http://www.digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/ndsl-books&CISOPTR=9962&REC=9 A history of Richland County and the city of Wahpeton ND (1938?)] from the [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/ Digital Horizons website]
* Richland County maps, [https://www.dot.nd.gov/docs/maps/base-maps/counties/richland_sheet1.pdf Sheet 1] (northern) and [https://www.dot.nd.gov/docs/maps/base-maps/counties/richland_sheet2.pdf Sheet 2] (southern), ''North Dakota DOT''

{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Richland County, North Dakota
|North = [[Cass County, North Dakota|Cass County]]
|Northeast = [[Clay County, Minnesota]]
|East = [[Wilkin County, Minnesota]]
|Southeast = [[Traverse County, Minnesota]]
|South = [[Roberts County, South Dakota]]
|Southwest = [[Marshall County, South Dakota]]
|West = [[Sargent County, North Dakota|Sargent County]]
|Northwest = [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom County]]
}}


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[[Category:North Dakota counties]]
[[Category:Richland County, North Dakota| ]]
[[Category:Richland County, North Dakota| ]]
[[Category:Wahpeton micropolitan area]]
[[Category:Wahpeton micropolitan area]]
[[Category:1873 establishments in the United States]]
[[Category:1873 establishments in Dakota Territory]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1873]]

Latest revision as of 02:23, 29 December 2024

Richland County
County
Richland County Courthouse in Wahpeton
Richland County Courthouse in Wahpeton
Map of North Dakota highlighting Richland County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°16′N 96°57′W / 46.27°N 96.95°W / 46.27; -96.95
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedJanuary 4, 1873 (created)
November 25, 1873 (organized)
Named forMorgan T. Rich
SeatWahpeton
Largest cityWahpeton
Area
 • Total
1,445 sq mi (3,740 km2)
 • Land1,436 sq mi (3,720 km2)
 • Water9.7 sq mi (25 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16,529
 • Estimate 
(2023)
16,558 Increase
 • Density11/sq mi (4.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.co.richland.nd.us

Richland County is a county in the far southeast corner of the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,529.[1] Its county seat is Wahpeton.[2]

Richland County is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Fargo-Wahpeton, ND-MN Combined Statistical Area.

History

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The Dakota Territory legislature created the county on January 4, 1873, with area partitioned from Pembina County. It was named for Morgan T. Rich, who settled on the site of the future Wahpeton in 1869. The county organization was completed on November 25 of that same year. Its boundaries were altered in 1883 and 1885. It has maintained its present configuration since 1885.[3][4]

In 2022, strong winds known as a derecho, more than 70 mph, produced 34 tornadoes, including one that passed through Richland County near LeMars.[5]

Outline map of Richland County, North Dakota, 1897

Geography

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Richland County lies at the southeastern corner of North Dakota. Its eastern boundary line abuts the western boundary line of the state of Minnesota (across the Red River), and its southern boundary line abuts the northern boundary line of the state of South Dakota. The Red River flows northerly along its eastern boundary line on its way to the Hudson Bay. The Wild Rice River flows easterly and then northerly through the county, discharging into the Red River north of Richland County, in Cass County. The Sheyenne River flows northeasterly through the NW corner of the county, also discharging into the Red in Cass County.

The Richland County terrain is primarily flat, with rolling hills in the southwest and northwest. It is largely devoted to agriculture.[6] The terrain slopes to the north and east, with its highest point near its SW corner, at 1,220 ft (370 m) ASL.[7] The county has a total area of 1,445 square miles (3,740 km2), of which 1,436 square miles (3,720 km2) is land and 9.7 square miles (25 km2) (0.7%) is water.[8]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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National protected area

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Lakes[6]

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  • Bisek Lake
  • Grass Lake
  • Gullys Slough
  • Kreiser Lake
  • Lueck Lake
  • Moran Lake
  • Park Lake
  • Silver Lake
  • Stacks Slough
  • Swan Lake
  • Willows Pond

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18803,597—
189010,751198.9%
190017,38761.7%
191019,65913.1%
192020,8876.2%
193021,0080.6%
194020,519−2.3%
195019,865−3.2%
196018,824−5.2%
197018,089−3.9%
198019,2076.2%
199018,148−5.5%
200017,998−0.8%
201016,321−9.3%
202016,5291.3%
2023 (est.)16,558[9]0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 16,529 people, 6,710 households, and 4,174 families in the county.[14] The population density was 11.5 inhabitants per square mile (4.4/km2) There were 7,501 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 16,321 people, 6,651 households, and 4,171 families in the county. The population density was 11.4 inhabitants per square mile (4.4/km2). There were 7,503 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.0% white, 2.0% American Indian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 53.0% were German, 31.2% were Norwegian, 7.0% were Irish, and 2.3% were American.

Of the 6,651 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.3% were non-families, and 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91. The median age was 39.4 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,131 and the median income for a family was $64,636. Males had a median income of $42,597 versus $28,284 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,342. About 5.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Population by decade

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Communities

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Cities

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Unincorporated communities[6]

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  • Blackmer
  • Enloe
  • Galchutt
  • La Mars
  • Lithia
  • Tyler

Townships

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Politics

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Richland County voters have traditionally voted Republican. In only one national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2024).

United States presidential election results for Richland County, North Dakota[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 5,576 67.50% 2,473 29.94% 212 2.57%
2020 5,072 64.93% 2,510 32.13% 230 2.94%
2016 4,767 62.79% 2,064 27.19% 761 10.02%
2012 4,229 55.55% 3,198 42.01% 186 2.44%
2008 3,900 51.57% 3,513 46.45% 150 1.98%
2004 5,264 64.08% 2,821 34.34% 130 1.58%
2000 4,999 62.37% 2,490 31.07% 526 6.56%
1996 3,345 47.32% 2,890 40.88% 834 11.80%
1992 3,873 46.66% 2,688 32.38% 1,740 20.96%
1988 4,670 56.44% 3,523 42.58% 81 0.98%
1984 5,980 65.48% 3,047 33.36% 106 1.16%
1980 5,711 61.17% 2,698 28.90% 928 9.94%
1976 4,991 51.01% 4,592 46.93% 202 2.06%
1972 5,194 60.23% 3,367 39.04% 63 0.73%
1968 4,224 54.38% 3,098 39.89% 445 5.73%
1964 3,425 43.05% 4,525 56.88% 5 0.06%
1960 4,711 54.04% 4,003 45.92% 4 0.05%
1956 4,971 60.96% 3,171 38.89% 12 0.15%
1952 6,022 69.78% 2,541 29.44% 67 0.78%
1948 3,448 48.73% 3,413 48.24% 214 3.02%
1944 4,402 57.74% 3,192 41.87% 30 0.39%
1940 5,102 58.42% 3,584 41.04% 48 0.55%
1936 2,386 31.41% 3,792 49.92% 1,418 18.67%
1932 2,304 28.16% 5,663 69.20% 216 2.64%
1928 4,251 53.89% 3,604 45.68% 34 0.43%
1924 3,235 48.84% 769 11.61% 2,620 39.55%
1920 5,483 79.46% 1,339 19.41% 78 1.13%
1916 2,097 53.25% 1,772 45.00% 69 1.75%
1912 1,034 31.95% 1,380 42.65% 822 25.40%
1908 1,864 54.17% 1,502 43.65% 75 2.18%
1904 2,420 66.50% 1,116 30.67% 103 2.83%
1900 2,067 58.46% 1,399 39.56% 70 1.98%

Education

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School districts include:[16]

Circle of Nations Wahpeton Indian School is a tribally-controlled school affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "County History". Official Portal for North Dakota State Government. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  4. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  5. ^ Jackson, William (2024). North Dakota Tornadoes Twisters & Cyclones. Dickinson, ND: Valley Star Publications. p. 104. ISBN 979-8-89480-378-4.
  6. ^ a b c "Richland County · North Dakota". Google Maps. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  7. ^ ""Find an Altitude/Richland County ND" Google Maps (accessed February 24, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  8. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  9. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  11. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  12. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (April 20, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  13. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  16. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Richland County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022. - Text list - 2010 map - 2010 text list
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