Park River, North Dakota facts for kids
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Park River, North Dakota
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Downtown Park River with grain elevators in the background
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| Motto(s):
"The Town With a Heart"
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Location of Park River, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,424 |
| • Estimate
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1,407 |
| • Density | 549.81/sq mi (212.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58270
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-60900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036213 |
| Highways | ND 17 |
Park River is a city located in Walsh County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,424 people lived there. The city was founded a long time ago, in 1884.
An interesting fact about Park River is that William Avery Rockefeller, the father of the very rich businessman John D. Rockefeller, lived here for some time. He stayed on a ranch that his son bought for him in the 1890s.
Also, in 1903, a blacksmith named Samuel Holland from Park River built his own motor car. He called it the Holland Special. He went on to build at least five more cars between 1903 and 1908.
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Where is Park River?
Park River is located in North Dakota. It covers an area of about 2.17 square miles (5.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 534 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,088 | 103.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,008 | −7.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,114 | 10.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,131 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,408 | 24.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,692 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,813 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,680 | −7.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,844 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,725 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,535 | −11.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,403 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,424 | 1.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,407 | 0.3% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 1,403 people living in Park River. These people lived in 643 households, and 360 of these were families.
Most of the people in Park River were White (97.0%). There were also people from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and those of two or more races. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Park River was about 49.4 years old.
- About 21.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 27.5% were 65 years or older.
- The city had a fairly even number of males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
What's the Climate Like?
Park River has a humid continental climate. This means it experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold at times.
Notable People from Park River
Many interesting people have connections to Park River:
- Roger Allin was the fourth governor of North Dakota.
- Fred Hultstrand was a professional photographer who had his studio in Park River.
- Al McIntosh was a newspaper editor. His writings were featured in a famous documentary called The War by Ken Burns.
- William Rockefeller Sr. was the father of John D. Rockefeller. He lived in Park River during the summers for many years.
- Paul Thorlakson was a Canadian doctor.
See also
In Spanish: Park River (Dakota del Norte) para niños
