Ruso, North Dakota facts for kids
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Ruso, North Dakota
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Location in Ruso.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McLean |
| Founded | July 17, 1906 |
| Incorporated | July 7, 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,074 ft (632 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1 |
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(2023)
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5 |
| • Density | 4.02/sq mi (1.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58778
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-69140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036247 |
Ruso is a very small city in McLean County, North Dakota, USA. It is an official city, but it is tiny. In 2020, only one person lived there. This makes Ruso the city with the fewest people in North Dakota. It is also tied with Monowi, Nebraska as the least populated place in the whole United States that still has people living in it. There are no longer any shops or services in Ruso.
History of Ruso
Ruso was started on July 17, 1906. It was named by someone who helped immigrants from Russia come to the area. The name might come from a Russian word meaning "south of us." Or, it could be from the first two letters of "South Russia." Ruso officially became a city on July 7, 1909.
The city's last business closed its doors in 1956. This meant there were no more shops or services there.
On August 15, 2022, three tornadoes hit the area around Ruso. They caused some damage, like flipping over farm equipment.
Ruso's Geography
Ruso is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.64 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population of Ruso
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 141 | — | |
| 1920 | 120 | −14.9% | |
| 1930 | 104 | −13.3% | |
| 1940 | 65 | −37.5% | |
| 1950 | 37 | −43.1% | |
| 1960 | 31 | −16.2% | |
| 1970 | 15 | −51.6% | |
| 1980 | 12 | −20.0% | |
| 1990 | 8 | −33.3% | |
| 2000 | 6 | −25.0% | |
| 2010 | 4 | −33.3% | |
| 2020 | 1 | −75.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5 | 25.0% | |
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The number of people living in Ruso has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, there were 141 people. The population slowly got smaller over time. By 2010, only 4 people lived there. In 2020, the population was just 1 person.
Education in Ruso
Students in the Ruso area go to school in the Velva Public School District 1.
See also
- In Spanish: Ruso (Dakota del Norte) para niños
