Ruthville, North Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ruthville, North Dakota
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Street in Ruthville
Ruthville, North Dakota Location in North Dakota
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Ward
Area
• Total	0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
• Land	0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,657 ft (505 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	151
• Density	986.93/sq mi (382.00/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	701
GNIS feature ID	2584355

Ruthville is a small community located in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it's not officially part of any city.

In 2020, about 151 people lived in Ruthville. The community got its name during the Great Depression after a person named Ruth Mackenroth. Back then, Ruthville was an important spot for local farmers. It had a grocery store and a gas station where they could get supplies.

What is Ruthville Like?

Ruthville is a quiet place in the state of North Dakota. It is located in Ward County. The community covers a small area of land, about 0.40 square kilometers (or 0.15 square miles).

The area is part of the Central Time Zone. This means that during standard time, it is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During daylight saving time, it is 5 hours behind UTC. Ruthville sits at an elevation of about 1,657 feet (505 meters) above sea level.

How Many People Live in Ruthville?

The number of people living in Ruthville has changed over the years. According to the 2010 census, there were 191 people living there. By the 2020 census, the population was 151 people. This information helps us understand how communities grow or shrink over time.

See also

• In Spanish: Ruthville (Dakota del Norte) para niños