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Jud
Post office in Jud
Post office in Jud
Location of Jud, North Dakota
Location of Jud, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County LaMoure
Founded 1904
Area
 • Total 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
 • Land 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,739 ft (530 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 65
 • Estimate 
(2022)
64
 • Density 267.49/sq mi (103.14/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58454
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-41180
GNIS feature ID 1033647

Jud is a small city in LaMoure County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside with farms. In 2020, about 65 people lived there.

Jud was started in 1904. It got its name from Judson LaMoure, who was an early settler in the county. The city is found along an unpaved road called 61st Street SE. It is surrounded by farmland and open plains.

Where is Jud Located?

Jud is in North Dakota, a state in the central United States. It is about 9 miles (14 km) west of U.S. Route 281. It is also about 25 miles (40 km) south of Interstate 94. The city's exact location is 46°31′30″N 98°53′53″W / 46.52500°N 98.89806°W / 46.52500; -98.89806.

The United States Census Bureau says that Jud covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Jud?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 99
1920 178 79.8%
1930 140 −21.3%
1940 202 44.3%
1950 175 −13.4%
1960 156 −10.9%
1970 110 −29.5%
1980 118 7.3%
1990 84 −28.8%
2000 76 −9.5%
2010 72 −5.3%
2020 65 −9.7%
2022 (est.) 64 −11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

The number of people living in Jud has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 99 residents. The population grew to 202 people in 1940. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 65 people.

Jud's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 72 people living in Jud. These people lived in 42 different homes. About 19 of these homes were families.

Most of the people living in Jud were White, making up 97.2% of the population. About 2.8% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.

The average age of people in Jud was 54 years old. About 9.7% of residents were under 18 years old. Many people were older, with 23.6% being 65 years or older. The number of males and females was equal, with 50% male and 50% female residents.

What is Jud's Climate Like?

Jud has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the area has big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and they can often be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.

Famous People from Jud

  • Lucas Nitschke
  • Tatonka Nitschke

See also

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