Neche ( ) is a city in Pembina County,

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, United States. It sits on the banks of the

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. The population was 344 at the 2020 census.

History

Neche was laid out in 1882. The name is said to come from the

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word ''nidji'', which means friend, neighbor, or one like myself. William L. Walton built automobiles in Neche from 1902 to 1906.

Geography

Neche is located at (48.983610, -97.550732). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land. Neche is approximately one mile south of the United States-

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border, and the community of

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is located on the north side of the border. It is located near the

Neche–Gretna Border Crossing The Neche–Gretna Border Crossing connects the cities of Neche, North Dakota and Gretna, Manitoba on the Canada–United States border. North Dakota Highway 18 on the American side joins Manitoba Highway 30 on the Canadian side. The Alberta Clip ...

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 371 people in 142 households, including 92 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 168 housing units at an average density of . The

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of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9%. Of the 142 households 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.0% of households were one person and 16.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.41. The median age was 35.3 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 437 people in 169 households, including 114 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 188 housing units at an average density of . The

of the city was 98.40% White, 0.46% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population. Of the 169 households 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.6% of households were one person and 13.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.25. The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males. The median household income was $42,500 and the median family income was $48,125. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,813. About 7.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the

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, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Henry Gurke Private First Class Henry Gurke (November 6, 1922 – November 9, 1943) was a United States Marine who was killed in action in 1943 in the Bougainville Campaign of World War II. For his heroic actions, he was posthumously received the Medal of H ...

, World War II

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recipient * James H Symington, former leader of the

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References

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* {{Authority control Cities in North Dakota Cities in Pembina County, North Dakota Populated places established in 1882 1882 establishments in Dakota Territory