Pekin, North Dakota facts for kids
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Pekin, North Dakota
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Pekin Business Center in Pekin
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Location of Pekin, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Nelson |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
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75 |
| • Density | 296.44/sq mi (114.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58361
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-61460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036215 |
Pekin (pronounced PEEK-in) is a small city in Nelson County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 75 people lived there. The first European settlers came to this area in the mid-1800s. Pekin itself was officially started in 1906.
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Geography of Pekin
Pekin is a small place. It covers about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Pekin's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Pekin has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 197 | — | |
| 1930 | 210 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 229 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 221 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 180 | −18.6% | |
| 1970 | 120 | −33.3% | |
| 1980 | 101 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 101 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 80 | −20.8% | |
| 2010 | 70 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 75 | 7.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 75 | 7.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 70 people living in Pekin. These people lived in 34 different homes. About 18 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Pekin (92.9%) were White. About 7.1% were from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, 7.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 20.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (44.1%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (5.9%) or a father (2.9%). Almost half of the homes (47.1%) were not families.
The average home had about 2 people. The average family had almost 3 people. The average age of people in Pekin was 53 years old. About 15.7% of residents were under 18. Many people (34.3%) were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (55.7%) were male, and 44.3% were female.
Famous People from Pekin
Even small towns can have famous people! Here are a couple of notable individuals who have connections to Pekin:
- Edward Henry Allen - He received the Navy Cross for his bravery during World War II.
- Christopher Bollas - He is a well-known psychoanalyst and writer.
See also
You can also find information about Pekin in Spanish: Pekin (Dakota del Norte) para niños
