Sibley, North Dakota facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
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| • Total | 19 |
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| • Density | 422.22/sq mi (163.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58429
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-72820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1032073 |
Sibley is a small city located in Barnes County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 19 people lived there. Sibley was officially started in 1959.
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Where is Sibley?
Sibley is located in North Dakota. Its exact location is 47°12′53″N 97°57′55″W / 47.21472°N 97.96528°W. The city is very small, covering an area of about 0.12 square kilometers (0.04 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
History of Sibley
Sibley was created by a couple named Eddie and Edythe Hagglund. They started building it in 1954. They noticed that Lake Ashtabula nearby was very popular.
Starting a New Town
The Hagglunds thought that a hamburger restaurant would do well there. So, they bought some land near the lake. They started building different places, like a dance hall and the restaurant.
Becoming a City
The Hagglunds wanted to get a special permit called a liquor license for their businesses. However, the local government, Sibley Trail Township, would not give them one. Because of this, the Hagglunds decided to make their area an official city. This way, they could get the license themselves.
The city was named after Henry Hastings Sibley. He was a general and the very first Governor of Minnesota.
Changes Over Time
In the 1970s, the Hagglunds sold most of the city to other people. They kept the main businesses that they had started. Even after Eddie passed away, Edythe continued to own these core businesses for many years. In 2007, Edythe announced that the remaining parts of the city would be sold at an auction.
People in Sibley
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| 1960 | 22 | — | |
| 1970 | 20 | −9.1% | |
| 1980 | 21 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 41 | 95.2% | |
| 2000 | 46 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 30 | −34.8% | |
| 2020 | 19 | −36.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 20 | −33.3% | |
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2010 Population Facts
In 2010, there were 30 people living in Sibley. These people lived in 18 different homes. Nine of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Sibley were White (96.7%). A small number (3.3%) were Native American.
Households and Ages
Out of the 18 homes, a few (5.6%) had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50%) had married couples living together. The other half (50%) were not families.
Almost half of all homes (44.4%) had only one person living in them. About 27.8% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 1.67 people in each home. For families, the average was 2.22 people.
The average age of people in Sibley was 67 years old. Only a small part of the population (6.7%) was under 18. Most people (63.3%) were 65 years old or older. More men lived in Sibley (56.7%) than women (43.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Sibley (Dakota del Norte) para niños
