Pisek, North Dakota facts for kids
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Pisek, North Dakota
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Location of Pisek, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
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88 |
| • Density | 780.70/sq mi (300.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58273
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-62780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036223 |
Pisek (pronounced PEES-ik) is a small city located in Walsh County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 89 people lived there.
History of Pisek
Pisek was started in 1882 by settlers from a region called Bohemia. This area is now part of the Czech Republic. The settlers named the new city after their hometown, also called Písek.
The word "Pisek" means "sand" in the Czech language. The city might also have been named this way because there is a sandy ridge nearby. In 1913, the Pisek School was built, which was an important part of the community.
Geography of Pisek
Pisek is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.30 square kilometers (0.12 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 132 | — | |
| 1910 | 312 | 136.4% | |
| 1920 | 300 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 225 | −25.0% | |
| 1940 | 242 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 215 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 176 | −18.1% | |
| 1970 | 154 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 156 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 96 | −26.2% | |
| 2010 | 106 | 10.4% | |
| 2020 | 89 | −16.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 88 | −17.0% | |
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The population of Pisek has changed over the years. In 1910, it had its largest population with 312 people. By 2020, the population was 89.
Pisek in 2010
In 2010, there were 106 people living in Pisek. Most of the people were White (93.4%). A smaller number were Native American or from two or more races. About 2.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 51 homes in the city. About 23.5% of these homes had children under 18 living in them. The average age of people in Pisek was about 38.7 years old.
See also
- For information in Spanish: Pisek (Dakota del Norte) para niños
