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Reynolds, North Dakota
Location of Reynolds, North Dakota
Location of Reynolds, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
Counties Traill, Grand Forks
Metro Greater Grand Forks
Founded 1881
Area
 • Total 0.779 sq mi (2.016 km2)
 • Land 0.779 sq mi (2.016 km2)
 • Water 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 277
 • Estimate 
(2023)
268
 • Density 355.58/sq mi (137.38/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58275
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-66260
GNIS feature ID 1036236

Reynolds is a small city in the state of North Dakota, United States. It is special because it is located in two different counties: Grand Forks County and Traill County.

Reynolds is part of a larger area called "Greater Grand Forks". This area includes the cities of Grand Forks in North Dakota and parts of Minnesota.

In 2020, about 277 people lived in Reynolds. The city was started in 1881. It was named after an early settler, Dr. Henry Reynolds.

Geography of Reynolds

Reynolds is a city located in the United States. It covers a total area of about 0.779 square miles (2.016 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

The southern part of Reynolds actually extends into Traill County. This means the city is split between two counties.

Population of Reynolds

The number of people living in Reynolds has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 389
1910 412 5.9%
1920 389 −5.6%
1930 351 −9.8%
1940 315 −10.3%
1950 335 6.3%
1960 269 −19.7%
1970 236 −12.3%
1980 309 30.9%
1990 299 −3.2%
2000 350 17.1%
2010 301 −14.0%
2020 277 −8.0%
2023 (est.) 268 −11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, there were 301 people living in Reynolds. These people lived in 125 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.

Most of the people living in Reynolds were White (97.7%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Reynolds was about 41 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old.

Getting Around Reynolds

The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder goes through Reynolds. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Reynolds.

If you want to catch the train, the closest station is in Grand Forks. Grand Forks is about 21 miles (34 kilometers) north of Reynolds.

Schools in Reynolds

Students in Reynolds attend schools that are part of the Central Valley Public School District 3. This district helps make sure kids in the area get an education.

Famous People from Reynolds

Some notable people were born in Reynolds:

  • Rudolph Hjalmar Gjelsness (born 1894): He became a well-known librarian.
  • Reuben Harold Tweten (born 1899): He was a farmer and later served as a state representative in Minnesota.

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