North Dakota

Kidder

2,394
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Kidder

Kidder, North Dakota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 89. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,394.

Its recorded population peaked at 8,031 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 70 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Big Mound — Sibley Expedition (July 24, 1863), Battle of Dead Buffalo Lake — Sibley Expedition (July 26, 1863), Battle of Big Mound, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,394
20102,435
20002,753
19903,332
19803,833
19704,362
19605,386
19506,168
19406,692
19308,031
19207,798
19105,962
19001,754
18901,211
188089
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Kidder

Military engagements that took place in Kidder, North Dakota.

Battle of Big Mound — Sibley Expedition (July 24, 1863)
1863
Battle of Dead Buffalo Lake — Sibley Expedition (July 26, 1863)
1863
Battle of Big Mound
1863
Battle of Big Mound 1863
1863
Battle of Big Mound Jul 24 1863
1863

Historic places in Kidder

National Register of Historic Places listings in Kidder, North Dakota.

Robinson Hall
Robinson
First Presbyterian Church of Steele
Steele
Crystal Springs Fountain
Crystal Springs
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Frequently asked about Kidder

When does Kidder first appear in the US census?
Kidder, North Dakota first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 89.
What is the population of Kidder?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Kidder had a recorded population of 2,394.
When did Kidder's population peak?
Kidder's recorded population peaked at 8,031 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Kidder?
5 documented military engagements took place in Kidder, including Battle of Big Mound — Sibley Expedition (July 24, 1863), Battle of Dead Buffalo Lake — Sibley Expedition (July 26, 1863), Battle of Big Mound.
How many historic places are in Kidder?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kidder, North Dakota.
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