Sarles, North Dakota facts for kids
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Sarles, North Dakota
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Location of Sarles, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Counties | Cavalier, Towner |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16 |
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15 |
| • Density | 61.30/sq mi (23.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58372
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-70780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036254 |
Sarles is a small city in North Dakota, a state in the United States. It is located in both Cavalier and Towner counties. In 2020, the city had a population of 16 people.
Sarles was started in 1905. It was built at the end of a new railroad line called the "Sarles Branch." This railway was part of the Great Northern Railway. The city gets its name from Elmore Y. Sarles, who was a governor of North Dakota.
Geography of Sarles
Sarles is a very small city in terms of its land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.68 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes in Sarles
The number of people living in Sarles has changed a lot over the years. When it was first founded, many people moved there. However, the population has slowly become much smaller.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 346 | — | |
| 1920 | 348 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 383 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 302 | −21.1% | |
| 1950 | 285 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 225 | −21.1% | |
| 1970 | 148 | −34.2% | |
| 1980 | 111 | −25.0% | |
| 1990 | 86 | −22.5% | |
| 2000 | 25 | −70.9% | |
| 2010 | 28 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 16 | −42.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 15 | −46.4% | |
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Sarles Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 28 people living in Sarles. These people lived in 13 different homes. About 30.8% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most people in Sarles were White (96.4%), and a small number (3.6%) were Native American.
The average age of people in Sarles in 2010 was about 35.5 years old. About 35.7% of the people were under 18. Also, 17.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.6%) was male, and 46.4% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Sarles (Dakota del Norte) para niños
