Alsen, North Dakota facts for kids
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Alsen, North Dakota
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Post office in Alsen
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Location of Alsen, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cavalier |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.88 sq mi (77.38 km2) |
| • Land | 29.36 sq mi (76.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32 |
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30 |
| • Density | 1.09/sq mi (0.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58311
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-01740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035906 |
Alsen is a small city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 32 people, according to the 2020 census.
A Look Back in Time
Alsen was founded a long time ago, in the year 1905.
Where is Alsen?
Alsen is located in North Dakota, right on State Route 66. It's about 8 miles (13 km) west of a place called Loma.
The city covers a total area of about 29.88 square miles (77.38 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 358 | — | |
| 1940 | 312 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 114 | −63.5% | |
| 1960 | 228 | 100.0% | |
| 1970 | 201 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 169 | −15.9% | |
| 1990 | 113 | −33.1% | |
| 2000 | 68 | −39.8% | |
| 2010 | 35 | −48.5% | |
| 2020 | 32 | −8.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 30 | −14.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 35 people living in Alsen. These people lived in 16 different homes. Most of the people were white.
The average age of people in Alsen was about 50.8 years old. About 22.9% of the residents were under 18. Also, 34.3% of the people were 65 years old or older.
School and Sports
Alsen used to have a high school, but it closed in 1980 because not many students were attending.
This school is famous for its basketball team! From 1956 to 1959, the team had an amazing winning streak of 79 games. This is the longest basketball winning streak in North Dakota's history.
See also
In Spanish: Alsen para niños
