North Dakota

LaMoure

4,093
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About LaMoure

LaMoure, North Dakota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 20. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,093.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,564 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 65 percent.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sully's Attack (September 3–4, 1863), Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sully's Camp Destruction, Battle of Whitestone Hill Sep 3-5 1863.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,093
20104,139
20004,701
19905,383
19806,473
19707,117
19608,705
19509,498
194010,298
193011,517
192011,564
191010,724
19006,048
18903,187
188020
Source

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

Battles & engagements in LaMoure

Military engagements that took place in LaMoure, North Dakota.

Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sully's Attack (September 3–4, 1863)
1863
Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sully's Camp Destruction
1863
Battle of Whitestone Hill Sep 3-5 1863
1863
Battle of White Stone Hill
1863
Battle of Whitestone Hill — Second Day (September 4, 1863)
1863
Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sioux Counterattack
1863
Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sully's Attack
1863
Battle of Whitestone Hill
1863
Battle of Whitestone Hill — Camp Destruction
1863
Whitestone Hill Battle 1863
1863

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Frequently asked about LaMoure

When does LaMoure first appear in the US census?
LaMoure, North Dakota first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 20.
What is the population of LaMoure?
At the most recent federal census (2020), LaMoure had a recorded population of 4,093.
When did LaMoure's population peak?
LaMoure's recorded population peaked at 11,564 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in LaMoure?
10 documented military engagements took place in LaMoure, including Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sully's Attack (September 3–4, 1863), Battle of Whitestone Hill — Sully's Camp Destruction, Battle of Whitestone Hill Sep 3-5 1863.
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