Pillsbury, North Dakota facts for kids
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Pillsbury, North Dakota
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Location of Pillsbury, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.255 sq mi (0.662 km2) |
| • Land | 0.255 sq mi (0.662 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12 |
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| • Density | 47.06/sq mi (18.13/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Doughboys |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58065
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-62540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030713 |
Pillsbury is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 12 at the 2020 census. Pillsbury was founded in 1911.
Geography
Pillsbury is located at 47°12′25″N 97°47′26″W / 47.20694°N 97.79056°W (47.2069306, -97.7906569).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.255 square miles (0.66 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 142 | — | |
| 1930 | 260 | 83.1% | |
| 1940 | 161 | −38.1% | |
| 1950 | 119 | −26.1% | |
| 1960 | 76 | −36.1% | |
| 1970 | 50 | −34.2% | |
| 1980 | 46 | −8.0% | |
| 1990 | 31 | −32.6% | |
| 2000 | 24 | −22.6% | |
| 2010 | 12 | −50.0% | |
| 2020 | 12 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16 | 33.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 12 people, 8 households, and 4 families living in the city. The population density was 46.2 inhabitants per square mile (17.8/km2). There were 12 housing units at an average density of 46.2 per square mile (17.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 8 households, of which 50.0% were married couples living together and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.50 and the average family size was 2.00.
The median age in the city was 64.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8.3% were from 25 to 44; 41.7% were from 45 to 64; and 50% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.3% male and 41.7% female.
2008 city election
Pillsbury made international headlines in 2008 when no residents of the city showed up to vote in the city's primary election on June 10. While names were on the ballot for each available position, nobody was being challenged. According to the Barnes County Auditor, those in office are allowed to appoint people, including themselves, to the open positions until the next election.
Education
Hope-Page Public Schools serves the city.
See also
In Spanish: Pillsbury (Dakota del Norte) para niños
