128 years in pictures
Census counts: 257 in 1910, a peak of 344 in 1930, 144 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
- 1898Carpio Township is settled
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A town of 45, settled in 1898.
Carpio Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 257 in 1910, a peak of 344 in 1930, 144 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Carpio Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Carpio Township.
Carpio Township’s natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 10 of 100, below both the North Dakota town median (40 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). 51% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 23%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The July high for Carpio Township comes to 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
37% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Carpio Township. Of 32 CDC measures, Carpio Township beats the North Dakota average on 4 and trails it on 3. Among adults in the town, 21% binge drink, against 22% in North Dakota’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. In Carpio Township, 14% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 29% feel lonely.
| Carpio Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 33% | 36% |
| What stands out | Carpio Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29% | 25.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
24 miles of trail. Carpio Township’s density of trails is 0.7 miles per square mile.
| Carpio Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.8% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Carpio Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Carpio Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Carpio is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Carpio was founded in 1898. It is commonly believed that the town was named after the first post office which operated out of a railcar - hence 'Car P.O.'.
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Carpio Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.