Balfour, North Dakota facts for kids
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Balfour, North Dakota
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Balfour Community Hall and Post Office in Balfour
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,618 ft (493 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
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15 |
| • Density | 35.40/sq mi (13.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58712
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-04460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035919 |
Balfour is a small city in McHenry County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 20 people lived there. It's considered part of the larger Minot area.
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The Story of Balfour
How Balfour Began
Balfour started in 1899. It was founded when the Soo Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The city got its name from Arthur Balfour, who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at that time. A post office has been open in Balfour since 1899, helping people send and receive mail for over a century!
Where is Balfour?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Balfour covers about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers) of land. There's no water area within the city limits.
Balfour is located on U.S. Highway 52. You can find it southeast of the city of Minot.
Who Lives in Balfour?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 399 | — | |
| 1920 | 322 | −19.3% | |
| 1930 | 197 | −38.8% | |
| 1940 | 193 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 162 | −16.1% | |
| 1960 | 159 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 93 | −41.5% | |
| 1980 | 51 | −45.2% | |
| 1990 | 33 | −35.3% | |
| 2000 | 20 | −39.4% | |
| 2010 | 26 | 30.0% | |
| 2020 | 20 | −23.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 15 | −42.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population Details from 2010
The census in 2010 counted 26 people living in Balfour. These people lived in 14 different homes, and 6 of those were families. The city had about 53 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Balfour (96.2%) were White. A small number (3.8%) were Native American. Also, 3.8% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, a small number (7.1%) had kids under 18. About 28.6% were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom (7.1%) or a dad (7.1%). About half of the homes (50%) had just one person living there. The average household had 1.86 people.
The average age of people in Balfour was 46 years old. About 15.4% were under 18. Most residents were adults, with 30.7% aged 25 to 44, and 42.2% aged 45 to 64. About 7.7% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was equal, with 50% male and 50% female.
Famous People from Balfour
- Cordell Volson is an American football player who comes from Balfour.
Images for kids
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Balfour Community Hall and Post Office
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Map showing Balfour in McHenry County, North Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Balfour (Dakota del Norte) para niños
