Des Lacs, North Dakota facts for kids
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Des Lacs, North Dakota
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Des Lacs, North Dakota
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Location of Des Lacs, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 185 |
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184 |
| • Density | 343.87/sq mi (132.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58733
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-19300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035988 |
Des Lacs is a small city in Ward County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 185 people lived there. It is part of the larger Minot area.
Des Lacs was started in 1888. Its name comes from a French phrase, Riviere de Lacs, which means "River of The Lakes." This river is now called the Des Lacs River.
About Des Lacs
Des Lacs is a small city. It covers a total area of about 1.46 square kilometers (0.56 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People of Des Lacs
The number of people living in Des Lacs has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 188 | — | |
| 1930 | 205 | 9.0% | |
| 1940 | 197 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 180 | −8.6% | |
| 1960 | 185 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 197 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 212 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 216 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 209 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 204 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 185 | −9.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 184 | −9.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 204 people living in Des Lacs. They lived in 78 households, and 62 of these were families. On average, about 2.62 people lived in each household.
The average age of people in the city was 40 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 14% were 65 years or older. The city had a nearly even number of males and females.
Getting Around
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Des Lacs. This train travels between Seattle or Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Des Lacs. The closest train station is in Minot, which is about 14 miles (22.5 km) to the east.
Schools in Des Lacs
Des Lacs shares its school system with the nearby city of Burlington.
- Students in kindergarten through sixth grade go to school in Burlington. This is where the elementary school is located.
- Students in seventh through twelfth grade attend Des Lacs-Burlington High School in Des Lacs.
The school district is called United Public School District 7. Students from Des Lacs meet at the high school to catch their buses. Burlington students meet at the elementary school for their buses.
See also
In Spanish: Des Lacs (Dakota del Norte) para niños
