Ayr, North Dakota

Ayr, North Dakota
City
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Location of Ayr, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°02′28″N97°29′27″W / 47.04111°N 97.49083°W / 47.04111; -97.49083
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Cass
Founded	1883
Government
•  Mayor	Terry Wills
Area [1]
• Total	0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
• Land	0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,204 ft (367 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	11
• Estimate  (2023) [4]	11
• Density	129.41/sq mi (50.22/km2)
Time zone	UTC–6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	58007
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-04020
GNIS feature ID	1035918 [2]

Ayr is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 11 at the 2020 census. ^[3] Ayr was founded in 1883.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²), all land. ^[1]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	106		—
1940	107		0.9%
1950	104		−2.8%
1960	81		−22.1%
1970	48		−40.7%
1980	42		−12.5%
1990	19		−54.8%
2000	23		21.1%
2010	17		−26.1%
2020	11		−35.3%
2023 (est.)	11	[4]	0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [5] 2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 17 people, 9 households, and 4 families living in the city. The population density was 212.5 inhabitants per square mile (82.0/km²). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 125.0 per square mile (48.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 9 households, of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, and 55.6% were non-families. 55.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 56.3 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 35.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 41.2% male and 58.8% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 23 people, 11 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 279.5 inhabitants per square mile (107.9/km²). There were 13 housing units at an average density of 158.0 per square mile (61.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.96% White, and 13.04% from two or more races.

There were 11 households, out of which 9.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, and 27.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.0% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 43.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $139,068. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $55,567. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ayr, North Dakota
3. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 14, 2023.
4. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023". United States Census Bureau. June 23, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
5. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.