Lehr, North Dakota facts for kids
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Lehr, North Dakota
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Lehr City Hall and Water Tower
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Location of Lehr, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| Counties | McIntosh, Logan |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 81 |
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81 |
| • Density | 421.88/sq mi (162.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58460
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-45740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036125 |
Lehr is a small city located in the state of North Dakota, United States. It's unique because it sits across two different counties: Logan and McIntosh.
Lehr was founded a long time ago, in 1898. According to the 2020 census, 81 people live there.
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Lehr's Location and Size
Lehr is a very small city in terms of its area. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.19 square miles (0.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
One interesting fact about Lehr is its location. The city is built right on a county line. This means the northern part of Lehr is in Logan County, while the southern part is in McIntosh County.
People of Lehr: Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lehr has changed quite a bit over the years. Back in 1910, there were 182 residents. The population grew for a while, reaching its highest point in 1940 with 536 people.
Since then, the population has slowly decreased. By 2010, there were 80 people, and in 2020, the number was 81. This shows that Lehr is a very small community today.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 182 | — | |
| 1920 | 362 | 98.9% | |
| 1930 | 458 | 26.5% | |
| 1940 | 536 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 394 | −26.5% | |
| 1960 | 381 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 287 | −24.7% | |
| 1980 | 254 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 191 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −40.3% | |
| 2010 | 80 | −29.8% | |
| 2020 | 81 | 1.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 81 | 1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Life in Lehr: A Look at the 2010 Census
The census from 2010 gives us a closer look at the people living in Lehr. At that time, there were 80 residents living in 50 different homes. About half of these homes (24) were families.
The city had 100 housing units available. All the residents counted in 2010 were identified as White.
Many homes in Lehr were made up of single individuals. About 34% of all homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a home was 1.60. For families, the average size was 2.13 people.
The median age in Lehr in 2010 was 70 years old. This means that half the people were younger than 70 and half were older. A large portion of the population, almost 59%, was 65 years of age or older. Only a small number of residents were under 18 years old (2.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Lehr (Dakota del Norte) para niños
