Mapleton, ND

Mapleton, North Dakota

Mapleton, North Dakota, in Cass county, is 12 miles W of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 225 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Fargo - Moorhead area. There are 606 residents in Mapleton.

The People and Families of Mapleton

In Mapleton, about 71% of adults are married. When people think of Mapleton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Mapleton.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mapleton had a median family income of $42,750. Mapleton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Mapleton folks tended to give their money ($300) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Mapleton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mapleton that were owner-occupied was 97%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Mapleton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Mapleton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mapleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Mapleton, ND

Comparing Mapleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Mapleton Almanac

Mapleton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mapleton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Mapleton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mapleton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mapleton Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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