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McKenzie County

Population in July 2008: 215. Population change since 2000: -0.9%
 

Males: 104  (48.4%)
Females: 111  (51.6%)

Median resident age:  42.8 years
North Dakota median age:  36.2 years

Zip codes: 58831.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,127 (it was $26,042 in 2000)
Alexander:  $36,127
North Dakota:  $43,753

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,637
Alexander:  $16,637
North Dakota:  $24,127

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $64,232 (it was $40,600 in 2000)
Alexander:  $64,232
North Dakota:  $106,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $63,760; Detached houses: $65,334; Mobile homes: $34,700

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Races in Alexander:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.6%)
  • American Indian (6.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Alexander: 74.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (49.3%), German (32.7%), Irish (18.0%), English (8.3%), Swedish (7.4%), Dutch (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2180 feet

Land area: 1.44 square miles.

Population density: 149 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Alexander

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexander city

  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 66.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.9%
North Dakota:  1.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Alexander:  0.8% ($333)
North Dakota:  1.8% ($1,247)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (152.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (532.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (883.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Rawson, ND (2.2 miles) , Arnegard, ND (3.1 miles) , Watford City, ND (4.1 miles ), Fairview, MT (4.3 miles ), Williston, ND (4.7 miles ), Sidney, MT (5.1 miles ), Springbrook, ND (5.4 miles) , Epping, ND (5.7 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 47.84 N, Longitude: 103.64 W

Area code: 701

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Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+0.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (27%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Mining (11%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (42%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Private households (9%)
  • Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (5%)
  • Other health and personal care stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Electricians (8%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Extraction workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (26%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)



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Alexander-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 4.6 miles away from the Alexander city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1982, a category 2 tornado 23.3 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Alexander-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/29/1998 at 03:31:58, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.7 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 61.2 miles away from Alexander center
On 11/11/1998 at 11:59:37, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Alexander:
  • MCKENZIE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL -CAH (about 20 miles; WATFORD CITY, ND)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (about 26 miles; WILLISTON, ND)
  • SIDNEY HEALTH CENTER (about 29 miles; SIDNEY, MT)

Political contributions by individuals in Alexander, ND

Airports located in Alexander: See detailed data for Airports located in Alexander, ND

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexander:
  • MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 112 miles; MINOT, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,662)
  • BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE (about 152 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,205)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 155 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 232 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; FT enrollment: 3,190)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 261 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; FT enrollment: 2,002)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 270 miles; BILLINGS, MT; FT enrollment: 3,105)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 295 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
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Public elementary/middle school in Alexander:
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Notable location: Lewis and Clark Trail Museum (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Lewis & Clark Trail Museum (Po Box 22).

Hotel: Ragged Butte Inn (804 Elk Street).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alexander and their reported violations in the past:

ALEXANDER CITY OF (Population served: 217, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-18-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-18-1997), St Public Notif received (SEP-19-1997)
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-01-1994 and SEP-02-2002, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-02-2002)
ALEXANDER WATER SPRING (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2002), St Public Notif received (OCT-22-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-12-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-12-2001), St Public Notif received (JUL-12-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-03-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-03-2001), St Public Notif received (JUN-07-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-07-2001), St Public Notif received (MAY-10-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-03-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-03-2000), St Public Notif received (DEC-07-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-1997 and SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-10-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-10-1997), St Public Notif received (AUG-15-1997)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
North Dakota:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.0%
Whole state:  64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.7%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  20.3%
Whole state:  11.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alexander, ND



Alexander compared to North Dakota state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Alexander (2009 data):
  • First International Bank & Trust: Paying And Receiving Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1966-12-21. Info updated 2008-06-03: Bank assets: $955.4 mil, Deposits: $765.8 mil, headquarters in Watford City, ND, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: Watford City Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in McKenzie County North Dakota:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (83%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • No fuel used (2%)


Religion statistics for Alexander

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic Church The Wesleyan ChurchAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents64.7%10.1%6.1%4.9%3.6%
Congregations37.0%11.1%7.4%3.7%3.7%
NameSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchUnited Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents3.5%2.5%1.6%1.3%1.6%
Congregations7.4%7.4%3.7%3.7%14.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,500$18,0000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$325
Sewerage 1$3,000$36,0000$0
Water Supply 1$1,946$23,3520$0
Totals for Government 3$6,446$25,7845$325



Alexander government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $11,000
    Sewerage: $11,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $36,000
    Water Utilities: $32,000
    Regular Highways: $17,000
    Sewerage: $16,000
    General Public Buildings: $8,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
    Police Protection: $6,000
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
    Interest Earnings: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $162,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $61,000
    Highways: $16,000
  • Tax - Property: $8,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $57,000

6.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,508 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.66%
North Dakota average:  7.27%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Williams County, ND  0.94% ($39,941 average AGI)


6.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,342 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.51%
North Dakota average:  7.80%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Williams County, ND  1.22% ($31,045 average AGI)
to Mountrail County, ND  0.61% ($22,636)


Strongest AM radio stations in Alexander:
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KATQ (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLENTYWOOD, MT; Owner: RADIO INTERNAT'L-KATQ B/CAST ASSOC.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFLN (960 AM; 5 kW; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KTGO (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TIOGA, ND; Owner: TIOGA BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alexander:
  • KTHC (95.1 FM; SIDNEY, MT; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KYYZ (96.1 FM; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KDSR (101.1 FM; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: WILLISTON COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP. D/B/A KDSR(FM))
  • K201FJ (88.1 FM; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K274AD (102.7 FM; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: WILLISTON CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • KPPR (89.5 FM; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC B/CNG, INC.)
  • K212DW (90.3 FM; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K206BV (89.1 FM; WATFORD CITY, ND; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Alexander:
  • KXMD-TV (Channel 11; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KWSE (Channel 4; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUMV-TV (Channel 8; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: NORTH DAKOTA TELEVISION LICENSE SUB, L.L.C.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Alexander School 4 Blks E Of Main, Call Sign: KNDA362, Licensee ID: L00054845
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.755 MHz, 154.115 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/05/2002, Expiration Date: 06/15/2012
    Registrant: County Of Mc Kenzie, Courthouse, Watford City, ND 58854, Phone: (701) 842-6853


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Alexander)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 7

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