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Pekin, North Dakota

Pekin is a city located in Nelson County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80.

Geography

\nPekin is located at 47°47'29" North, 98°19'43" West (47.791465, -98.328539)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 80 people, 41 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density is 118.8/km² (310.2/mi²). There are 63 housing units at an average density of 93.6/km² (244.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 41 households out of which 19.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% are married couples living together, 4.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 51.2% are non-families. 46.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 31.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.95 and the average family size is 2.75. In the city the population is spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 16.3% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 50 years. For every 100 females there are 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $19,063, and the median income for a family is $31,250. Males have a median income of $27,250 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,422. 9.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older.