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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20 |
| • 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 city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 19 at the 2020 census. Sibley was founded in 1959.
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Geography
Sibley is located at 47°12′53″N 97°57′55″W / 47.21472°N 97.96528°W (47.214858, -97.965218).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), all land.
History
Sibley was created by Eddie and Edythe Hagglund beginning in 1954, when they observed the popularity of the nearby Lake Ashtabula and decided that a hamburger restaurant would be profitable. Therefore, they purchased some land near the lake and began to erect buildings: a dance hall, the restaurant, and many others. The city was incorporated after a dispute with authorities of Sibley Trail Township: although the Hagglunds wanted a liquor license, the township authorities would not grant one, so the Hagglunds incorporated the city. It was named after Henry Hastings Sibley, a general and the first Governor of Minnesota.
In the 1970s, the Hagglunds sold the majority of the city to others, keeping the core businesses. They retained the business core of the city for many years, even after Eddie's death, but in 2007, Edythe announced the upcoming sale of the remaining parts of the city at auction.
Demographics
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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 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 30 people, 18 households, and 9 families living in the city. The population density was 750.0 inhabitants per square mile (289.6/km2). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 1,250.0 per square mile (482.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White and 3.3% Native American.
There were 18 households, of which 5.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.67 and the average family size was 2.22.
The median age in the city was 67 years. 6.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 63.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.7% male and 43.3% female.
See also
In Spanish: Sibley (Dakota del Norte) para niños
