kids encyclopedia robot

Edinburg, North Dakota facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Edinburg, North Dakota
Motto(s): 
"The Kind Of Small Town Every Other Small Town Would Like To Be"
Location of Edinburg, North Dakota
Location of Edinburg, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Walsh
Founded 1887
Area
 • Total 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Land 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,191 ft (363 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 199
 • Estimate 
(2022)
199
 • Density 627.76/sq mi (242.36/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58227
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-22260
GNIS feature ID 1036017

Edinburg is a small city located in Walsh County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 199 people lived there, making it a cozy community.

A Look Back: Edinburg's History

Edinburg started as a town in 1887. Two of its old buildings are very special. The State Bank of Edinburg building was built in 1900. The WPA Auditorium was built in 1938. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites in the country.

Where is Edinburg?

Edinburg is a small city when it comes to its size. It covers about 0.31 square miles (0.82 square kilometers). This area is all land, with no large lakes or rivers inside the city limits.

Who Lives in Edinburg?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 286
1910 300 4.9%
1920 278 −7.3%
1930 284 2.2%
1940 378 33.1%
1950 343 −9.3%
1960 330 −3.8%
1970 315 −4.5%
1980 300 −4.8%
1990 284 −5.3%
2000 252 −11.3%
2010 196 −22.2%
2020 199 1.5%
2022 (est.) 199 1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Edinburg's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 196 people living in Edinburg. These people lived in 107 different homes. About 59 of these homes were families. Most people living in Edinburg were White. A small number were Asian or from other backgrounds.

Many homes had people living alone. About 24% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves. The average age of people in Edinburg was about 55.7 years old. This means many older adults live in the city.

See Also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Edinburg (Dakota del Norte) para niños

kids search engine
Edinburg, North Dakota Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.