Wolford, North Dakota

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Wolford, North Dakota
City
Post office in Wolford, North Dakota 7-18-2009.jpg
Post office in Wolford
ND Pierce County Wolford.svg
Location of Wolford, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°29′51″N99°42′14″W / 48.49750°N 99.70389°W / 48.49750; -99.70389
CountryUnited States
State North Dakota
County Pierce
Founded1905
Area
[1]
 • Total0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Land0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,618 ft (493 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total43
 • Density238.89/sq mi (92.29/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58385
Area code 701
FIPS code 38-87180
GNIS feature ID1036341 [2]

Wolford is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 43 at the 2020 census. [3] Wolford was founded in 1905.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940 206—
1950 140−32.0%
1960 136−2.9%
1970 81−40.4%
1980 76−6.2%
1990 56−26.3%
2000 50−10.7%
2010 36−28.0%
2020 4319.4%
2021 (est.)40 [5] −7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 36 people, 17 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 225.0 inhabitants per square mile (86.9/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 168.8 per square mile (65.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 17 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, and 41.2% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 50 people, 21 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 312.8 inhabitants per square mile (120.8/km2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 187.7 per square mile (72.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 21 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 10 females there were 10.8 males. For every 10 females age 18 and over, there were 11.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,662. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

The school district is Wolford School District. [7] Its only school, Wolford Public School, closed in 2019. Students in the district, if wishing to attend a traditional school, may go to schools in Cando, Rolette, or Rugby. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wolford, North Dakota
  3. 1 2 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  5. ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. July 23, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  6. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved September 7, 2013.
  7. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pierce County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau . Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  8. ↑ Skurzewski, Joe (May 10, 2019). "Wolford Public School to close at end of school year". West Dakota Fox KFYR-TV . Retrieved August 13, 2021.
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