2020 Census could mean big things for Magic City

The 2020 census is right around the corner, and a city in north-central North Dakota is on the cusp of hitting a big population milestone. Reaching that milestone could have a big impact on everyone in the Magic City.

In 2017, the population of Minot was a little over 47,000 and this year, the city his hoping to hit 50,000.

“If we can reach that 50,000 population threshold, that means more federal funding for the community, but really it means more opportunities,” said Derek Hackett, Public Information Officer for the City of Minot.

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