Overly, North Dakota

Overly, North Dakota
—  City  —
Location of Overly, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°40′52″N 100°9′4″W / 48.68111°N 100.15111°W / 48.68111; -100.15111Coordinates: 48°40′52″N 100°9′4″W / 48.68111°N 100.15111°W / 48.68111; -100.15111
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Bottineau
Founded	1905
Area
– Total	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2)
– Land	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2)
– Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,542 ft (470 m)
Population (2010)[1]
– Total	18
– Density	53.1/sq mi (20.4/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
– Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	58360 (until 1996) 58384 (1996-present)
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-60380[2]
GNIS feature ID	1036209[3]

Overly is a city in Bottineau County in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The population was 18 at the 2010 census.^[1]

History

Overly was founded in 1905 as a railroad loading station along the Soo Line Railroad.^[4] Overly's post office was established August 21, 1905, and service discontinued November 9, 1996.^[4][5] The city now shares the ZIP code of 58384 with nearby Willow City.

For many years, the city thrived as a railroad center, serving as a crew transfer point for the railroads traveling east and west along the line. The railroad installed a roundhouse for servicing locomotives as well as coal and water facilities. A popular past-time for city residents was to gather at the rail depot on the edge of town to watch the trains in the mornings and evenings.^[6] Many speculate that the town's name was meant to describe the numerous rail crews that "laid over" in town during the shift changes.^[7] Others say the town is named for Hans Overlie, an early settler.^[4]

The U.S. Census Bureau recorded a high population of 193 in 1920.^[8] Wheat shipments and the city's status as a railroad hub seemed to indicate future growth, but the frequency of trains dwindled until the 1950s when trains just passed by without stopping.^[6] The railroad tore down the roundhouse and other facilities,^[6] commercial businesses closed down,^[6] and the city began a steady population decline to just 32 by the 1980 Census.^[9] The Census Bureau currently places the 2008 population of the city at 17 people.^[10]

Geography

Overly is located in Cecil Township in the eastern part of Bottineau County. The city lies along the border with neighboring Rolette County, and a 5-block portion of the city was actually platted in that county.^[4][11] However, the 2000 Census did not record any population for Overly in that county,^[12] and the North Dakota League of Cities does not count Overly as a multi-county municipality.^[13]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), all of it land.^[12]

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	182		—
1920	193		6.0%
1930	154		−20.2%
1940	125		−18.8%
1950	90		−28.0%
1960	65		−27.8%
1970	28		−56.9%
1980	25		−10.7%
1990	25		0%
2000	19		−24.0%
2010	18		−5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2000 census,^[2] there were 19 people, 9 households, and 5 families residing in the city. The population density was 53.1 people per square mile (20.4/km²). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 28.0 per square mile (10.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% white.

There are 9 households out of which 2 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 5 were married couples living together, and 4 were non-families. 4 households were made up of individuals and 3 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,625, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,321. None of the population was below the poverty line.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved 2 May 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
4. ^ ^{a b c d} Wick, Douglas A.. North Dakota Place Names. Hedemarken Collectibles. pp. 147. ISBN 0-9620968-0-6. 
5. ^ "Postmaster Finder". U.S. Postal Service. http://www.usps.com/postmasterfinder/. Retrieved 2009-07-29. 
6. ^ ^{a b c d} Brovald, Ken C. (1999). Silent Towns on the Prairie: North Dakota's Disappearing Towns and Farms. Missoula, Montana: Pictoral Histories Publishing Co.. pp. 79–80. ISBN 1575100487. OCLC 41545361. 
7. ^ Williams, Mary Ann (Barnes) (1966). Origins of North Dakota place names. Bismarck, North Dakota: Bismarck tribune, 1966. OCLC 431626. 
8. ^ U.S. Census Bureau (1921). "Number and Distribution of Inhabitants, North Dakota" (PDF). Fourteenth Census of the United States: 1920. Government Printing Office. http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/06229686v32-37ch2.pdf. Retrieved 2008-07-20. 
9. ^ U.S. Census Bureau (1981). "Number of Inhabitants, North Dakota" (PDF). 1980 Census of Population and Housing. Government Printing Office. http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_ndABCD-01.pdf. Retrieved 2008-07-20. 
10. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions". Population Estimates: North Dakota. U.S. Census Bureau. 2009. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2008-38.csv. Retrieved 2009-07-29. 
11. ^ "Overly, North Dakota". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1030610. 
12. ^ ^{a b} U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2000, Summary File 1. GCT-PH1. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000 by county subdivision and place, "Rolette County". American FactFinder. <http://factfinder.census.gov>. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/GCTTable?_bm=y&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U&-mt_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U_GCTPH1_CO1&-tree_id=4001&-geo_id=05000US38079&-format=CO-2&-_lang=en GCT-PH1. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000 by county subdivision and place,. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
13. ^ "2008 Taxable Valuation and Taxable Levies in North Dakota Cities". North Dakota League of Cities. January 2009. http://www.ndlc.org/vertical/Sites/%7BFF200277-CA48-4FAD-B305-ED3312987082%7D/uploads/%7BA3595150-63E4-49AB-8660-588C81F1BC67%7D.PDF. Retrieved 2009-07-28.