Ruso, North Dakota

Ruso is a hamlet in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was four at the 2010 census,[6] making Ruso the least populous incorporated place in North Dakota.[7]

Ruso, North Dakota
City
Coordinates: 47°50′16″N 100°55′58″W
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	McLean
Government
• Mayor	Bruce Lorenz[1]
Area [2]
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km^2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	2,087 ft (636 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	4
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	4
• Density	16.06/sq mi (6.21/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58778
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-69140
GNIS feature ID	1031045[5]

History

Ruso was founded in 1906 and named either after a Russian word meaning "south of us" or from the first two letters in both of the words "South Russia," which was the homeland of many area settlers.[8] The city incorporated in 1909.[9]

Geography

Ruso is located at 47°50′16″N 100°55′58″W (47.837812, -100.932834).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all land.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	141		—
1920	120		−14.9%
1930	104		−13.3%
1940	65		−37.5%
1950	37		−43.1%
1960	31		−16.2%
1970	15		−51.6%
1980	12		−20.0%
1990	8		−33.3%
2000	6		−25.0%
2010	4		−33.3%
2019 (est.)	4	[4]	0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12] 2018 Estimate[13]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 4 people, 3 households, and 1 family residing in the city. The population density was 16.0 inhabitants per square mile (6.2/km²). There were 3 housing units at an average density of 12.0 per square mile (4.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 3 households, of which 33.3% were married couples living together and 66.7% were non-families. 66.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.33 and the average family size was 2.00.

The median age in the city was 58.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 75% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 75.0% male and 25.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were six people, three households, and three families residing in the city. The population density was 23.9 people per square mile (9.3/km²). There were three housing units at an average density of 11.9 per square mile (4.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100% White.

There were three households, out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, and 100% were married couples living together. The average household size was two and the average family size was two.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. There were three males and three females.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the city was $21,050. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Ruso in popular culture

Ruso plays an important role in the film The Cut (2014).

References

1. Roeder, Oliver (June 15, 2018). "Significant Digits For Friday, June 15, 2018". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
7. Rivero, Nicolas (August 25, 2017). "The Smallest Town in Each of the 50 States". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
8. Wick, Douglas A. "Ruso (McLean County)". North Dakota Place Names. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
9. "Smallest North Dakota city to double in population to 4". Local 12. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
12. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 19, 2013.
13. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2019.