Park River, North Dakota

Park River, North Dakota
City
Downtown Park River with grain elevators in the background
Motto:  "The Town With a Heart"
Location of Park River, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°23′28″N97°44′34″W / 48.39111°N 97.74278°W / 48.39111; -97.74278
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Walsh
Founded	1884
Government
• Mayor	Dan Stenvold
Area [1]
• Total	2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2)
• Land	2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	997 ft (304 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,424
• Density	549.81/sq mi (212.28/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58270
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-60900
GNIS feature ID	1036213 [2]
Highways	ND 17
Website	cityofparkriver.com

Park River is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2020 census. ^[3] Park River was founded in 1884.

In 1903, a Park River blacksmith named Samuel Holland built a motor car called the Holland Special. He built at least five more cars between 1903 and 1908. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.17 square miles (5.62 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	534		—
1900	1,088		103.7%
1910	1,008		−7.4%
1920	1,114		10.5%
1930	1,131		1.5%
1940	1,408		24.5%
1950	1,692		20.2%
1960	1,813		7.2%
1970	1,680		−7.3%
1980	1,844		9.8%
1990	1,725		−6.5%
2000	1,535		−11.0%
2010	1,403		−8.6%
2020	1,424		1.5%
2021 (est.)	1,412	[6]	−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 1,403 people, 643 households and 360 families living in the city. The population density was 646.5 per square mile (249.6/km²). There were 734 housing units at an average density of 338.2 per square mile (130.6/km²). The racial make-up of the population was 97.0% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.4%. ^[8]

Of the 643 households, 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present and 44.0% were non-families. 39.7% of households were one person and 20.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 49.4 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 or older. The sex make-up of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,, there were 1,535 people, 660 households and 390 families living in the city. The population density was 772.6 per square mile (298.3/km²). There were 760 housing units at an average density of 382.5 per square mile (147.7/km²). The racial make-up of the population was 95.57% White, 0.07% African American, 1.63% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.56% from other races and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.61% of the population.

Of the 660 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 40.8% were non-families. 38.0% of households were one person and 20.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88.

22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64 and 28.5% were 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median household income was $30,347 and the median family income was $40,000. Males had a median income of $26,154 and females $20,769. The per capita income was $15,990. About 6.8% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Park River has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. ^[9]

Notable people

• Roger Allin, fourth governor of North Dakota
• Fred Hultstrand, a professional photographer who had Hulstrand Studio in Park River
• Al McIntosh, newspaper editor whose columns are featured in Ken Burns' The War
• William Rockefeller Sr., father of John D. Rockefeller, lived in Park River for a period of time
• Paul Thorlakson, a Canadian doctor

See also

• List of cities in North Dakota

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Park River, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 10, 2022.
4. Jackson, William (2021). Dakota Mysteries & Oddities, 2022 Edition. Dickinson, ND: Valley Star Publishing. pp. 85–86. ISBN   978-0-9677349-9-6.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
6. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. July 10, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved August 7, 2013.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 14, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Park River, North Dakota

External links

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