Perth, North Dakota facts for kids
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Perth, North Dakota
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Perth, North Dakota
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Location of Perth, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Towner |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6 |
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| • Density | 46.88/sq mi (18.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58363
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-61780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036217 |
Perth is a small city located in Towner County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was officially started in 1897. In 2020, only 6 people lived there. It's important not to confuse this Perth with the much larger cities of Perth, Scotland or Perth, Western Australia.
For a few years, from 1898 to 1904, Perth even had its own newspaper called the Perth Journal.
Where is Perth Located?
Perth is in the state of North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.33 square kilometers (0.13 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Perth?
The number of people living in Perth has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 221 | — | |
| 1920 | 218 | −1.4% | |
| 1930 | 153 | −29.8% | |
| 1940 | 145 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 124 | −14.5% | |
| 1960 | 73 | −41.1% | |
| 1970 | 44 | −39.7% | |
| 1980 | 20 | −54.5% | |
| 1990 | 22 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 13 | −40.9% | |
| 2010 | 9 | −30.8% | |
| 2020 | 6 | −33.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5 | −44.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Perth's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 9 people living in Perth. These 9 people made up 5 different households, and 2 of these were families.
The city had 6 housing units, which are places where people can live. All the people living in Perth at that time were identified as White.
The average age of people in Perth in 2010 was about 52.5 years old.
- 11.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 11.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 11.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 55.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.1% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Perth than females in 2010, with 55.6% being male and 44.4% being female.
