Sykeston, North Dakota facts for kids
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Sykeston
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Kubis Barbershop in Sykeston
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Location of Sykeston, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 105 |
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100 |
| • Density | 265.82/sq mi (102.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58486
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-77660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036291 |
Sykeston is a small city located in Wells County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 105 people.
Sykeston was started in 1883 by a man named Richard Sykes. He was a well-known landowner who also helped start other cities in North Dakota. For a time, from 1884 to 1894, Sykeston was the main town, or county seat, for Wells County. After that, Fessenden became the county seat.
In 2010, the geographic center of North Dakota's population was about 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Sykeston.
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Geography of Sykeston
Sykeston is a small city with a total area of about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population History
The number of people living in Sykeston has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 276 | — | |
| 1920 | 367 | 33.0% | |
| 1930 | 327 | −10.9% | |
| 1940 | 273 | −16.5% | |
| 1950 | 272 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 236 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 232 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 193 | −16.8% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 153 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 117 | −23.5% | |
| 2020 | 105 | −10.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 100 | −14.5% | |
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Sykeston in 2010
In 2010, there were 117 people living in Sykeston. These people lived in 65 different homes, and 36 of these were families. Most of the people living in Sykeston (98.3%) were White.
The average age of people in Sykeston in 2010 was about 53.9 years old. About 11% of the people were under 18 years old, and about 29% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
Famous People from Sykeston
Sykeston has been home to some notable individuals:
- Travis Hafner - A professional Major League Baseball player.
- Larry Woiwode - A respected author and the Poet Laureate of North Dakota.
Sykeston's Climate
Sykeston experiences a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the area has big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold at times.
See also
In Spanish: Sykeston para niños
