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Pekin, ND
City in Nelson County, North Dakota.
Population
62
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
245
ZIP codes
0
Pekin and its ZIP codes
Pekin at a glance
- Pekin is about 22 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Pekin, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Pekin.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,777
1,019 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.4M
FY 2026, $12,073 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pekin, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
81° / -1°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pekin, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Pekin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TolnaCity | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| McVilleCity | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| BinfordCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| LakotaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| AnetaCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| JessieCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| WarwickCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Michigan CityCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| McHenryCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| PetersburgCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| SharonCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| CraryCity | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| NiagaraCity | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| CooperstownCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| GlenfieldCity | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| SuttonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pekin, ND in?
- Pekin is in Nelson County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Pekin, ND?
- About 62 people live in Pekin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pekin?
- Nearby places include Tolna (5.4 mi), McVille (7.5 mi), Binford (16 mi), Lakota (17 mi), Aneta (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023