Souris, North Dakota facts for kids
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Souris
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Main Street in Souris circa 1906
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Location of Souris, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 37 |
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39 |
| • Density | 377.55/sq mi (146.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58783
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-74020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036265 |
Souris is a very small city in Bottineau County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's called a rural city because it's in the countryside.
Souris has a large building for storing grain, called a granary. You can also find a bank, a post office, and a bar there. However, it does not have a grocery store or a gas station.
In a recent election, Nikki Fowler became the mayor of Souris. She won against Willard Murch. The city was founded in 1901. In 2020, only 37 people lived in Souris.
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Where is Souris Located?
Souris is found in the middle part of Bottineau County. The city gets its name from the Souris River, which flows through this area.
The United States Census Bureau is a group that collects information about places. They say that Souris covers a total area of about 0.25 square kilometers (0.10 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Souris?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 267 | — | |
| 1920 | 269 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 248 | −7.8% | |
| 1940 | 259 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −20.5% | |
| 1960 | 213 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 151 | −29.1% | |
| 1980 | 122 | −19.2% | |
| 1990 | 97 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 83 | −14.4% | |
| 2010 | 58 | −30.1% | |
| 2020 | 37 | −36.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 39 | −32.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Souris Population in 2010
In 2010, a count of the population was done. This count showed that 58 people lived in Souris. These people lived in 32 different homes, and 16 of these were families.
The city had 45 housing units, which are places where people can live. Most of the people living in Souris were White (96.6%). A small number were Native American (1.7%), and some were from two or more races (1.7%).
About 18.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (40.6%) were married couples living together. About half of the homes (50.0%) were not families. This means they were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Souris was 48 years old. About 17.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 24.1% were 65 years old or older. More males lived in the city (56.9%) than females (43.1%).
Famous People from Souris
- Edward L. Garden (1873 – 1936) was a politician who worked in the state government.
- Tommy Tucker (1903 – 1989) was a famous bandleader. He led big bands and radio bands.
See also
In Spanish: Souris (Dakota del Norte) para niños
