Pillsbury, North Dakota facts for kids
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Pillsbury, North Dakota
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Location of Pillsbury, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.255 sq mi (0.662 km2) |
| • Land | 0.255 sq mi (0.662 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12 |
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| • Density | 47.06/sq mi (18.13/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Doughboys |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58065
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-62540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030713 |
Pillsbury is a small city located in Barnes County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1911. According to the 2020 census, only 12 people lived there.
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Where is Pillsbury Located?
Pillsbury is found in North Dakota. Its exact location is 47°12′25″N 97°47′26″W / 47.20694°N 97.79056°W. This means it is at 47.2069306 degrees north and 97.7906569 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 0.66 square kilometers (0.255 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Pillsbury?
The number of people living in Pillsbury has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, there were 142 residents. The population grew to 260 by 1930, which was its highest point. Since then, the number of people has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 12 people lived in Pillsbury.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 142 | — | |
| 1930 | 260 | 83.1% | |
| 1940 | 161 | −38.1% | |
| 1950 | 119 | −26.1% | |
| 1960 | 76 | −36.1% | |
| 1970 | 50 | −34.2% | |
| 1980 | 46 | −8.0% | |
| 1990 | 31 | −32.6% | |
| 2000 | 24 | −22.6% | |
| 2010 | 12 | −50.0% | |
| 2020 | 12 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16 | 33.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Pillsbury's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 12 people living in Pillsbury. These people lived in 8 different homes. Out of these homes, 4 were families.
The city's population density was about 46 people per square mile (18 people per square kilometer). This means there weren't many people living close together. All the residents in 2010 were identified as White.
Most households had only one or two people. Half of the households were married couples living together. The other half were not families. Half of all homes had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Pillsbury in 2010 was 64.5 years old. No residents were under 18. Only a small number (8.3%) were between 25 and 44 years old. Most residents were older, with 50% being 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (58.3%) than females (41.7%).
Pillsbury's 2008 Election
Pillsbury became famous around the world in 2008. This happened because no one from the city showed up to vote in the primary election on June 10.
Even though names were on the ballot for different jobs, no one was running against them. This meant the people already in office could stay. The Barnes County Auditor said that current officials can choose people, including themselves, to fill any open positions until the next election.
Education in Pillsbury
Students living in Pillsbury attend schools that are part of the Hope-Page Public Schools district.
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See also
In Spanish: Pillsbury (Dakota del Norte) para niños
