Pekin, ND Demographics

A map of Pekin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	61	72	98.4%	96.0%
Native American/Other	1	1	1.6%	1.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	2.7%

Pekin, North Dakota has an estimated population of 62, a large decrease from the 75 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.4% White, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pekin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pekin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pekin, that probability was 7.8% in 2020 and 3.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pekin is ranked the 289th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pekin was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pekin's White Population

61 residents of Pekin, or 98.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pekin is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Pekin ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pekin's White population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Pekin's population has increased from 96.0% to 98.4%.

Pekin is more White than neighboring McVille (94.5% White), Binford (91.1% White), and Lakota (87.1% White). Pekin is less White than neighboring Jessie (100% White).

Pekin's Black Population

0 residents of Pekin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pekin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Pekin ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pekin's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Pekin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pekin is less Black than neighboring Lakota (1.8% Black).

Pekin's Asian Population

0 residents of Pekin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pekin is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Pekin ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pekin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Pekin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pekin is less Asian than neighboring McVille (0.5% Asian), and Lakota (0.6% Asian).

Pekin's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Pekin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pekin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pekin ranks 319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pekin's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Pekin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pekin is less Hispanic than neighboring Tolna (1.6% Hispanic), McVille (1.4% Hispanic), Binford (8.9% Hispanic), and Lakota (5.4% Hispanic).

Pekin's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Pekin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pekin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pekin ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pekin's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Pekin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Pekin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tolna (0% Native American/Other), McVille (0% Native American/Other), Binford (0% Native American/Other), Lakota (0.5% Native American/Other), and Jessie (0% Native American/Other).

Pekin's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Pekin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pekin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Pekin ranks 246th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pekin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pekin's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Pekin is less Multiracial than neighboring McVille (3.6% Multiracial), and Lakota (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.