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Oriska, North Dakota
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Location of Oriska, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 114 |
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110 |
| • Density | 426.97/sq mi (164.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58063
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-59660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030575 |
Oriska is a small city located in Barnes County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there.
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History of Oriska
Oriska was first started in 1872. Back then, it was known as Fourth Siding. This name was given when the railroad tracks were built to reach this spot.
The name Oriska was chosen in 1881. It comes from a Native American character in a poem written by Lydia Sigourney. A post office has been open in Oriska since 1881, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Oriska
Oriska is located at specific coordinates: 46.931346 degrees North and -97.789105 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 300 | — | |
| 1930 | 183 | −39.0% | |
| 1940 | 217 | 18.6% | |
| 1950 | 135 | −37.8% | |
| 1960 | 148 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −13.5% | |
| 1980 | 125 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 128 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 118 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −3.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 110 | −6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Oriska's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 118 people living in Oriska. These people lived in 48 different homes, and 32 of these were families.
Most of the people in Oriska were White, making up about 94.9% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average number of people living in each home was about 2.46. For families, the average size was a bit larger, at 3.09 people.
The average age of people in Oriska was 41.3 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 10.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was made up of 57.6% males and 42.4% females.
Education in Oriska
Public schools that serve the children of Oriska are managed by the Maple Valley School District.
See also
In Spanish: Oriska (Dakota del Norte) para niños
