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Litchville, North Dakota
Location of Litchville, North Dakota
Location of Litchville, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Barnes
Founded 1900
Area
 • Total 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
 • Land 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,470 ft (448 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 169
 • Estimate 
(2022)
165
 • Density 74.84/sq mi (28.89/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58461
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-47140
GNIS feature ID 1029921

Litchville is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2020 census. Litchville was founded in 1900.

Geography

Litchville is located at 46°39′13″N 98°11′26″W / 46.65361°N 98.19056°W / 46.65361; -98.19056 (46.653683, -98.190604).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 484
1920 528 9.1%
1930 410 −22.3%
1940 430 4.9%
1950 408 −5.1%
1960 345 −15.4%
1970 294 −14.8%
1980 251 −14.6%
1990 205 −18.3%
2000 191 −6.8%
2010 172 −9.9%
2020 169 −1.7%
2022 (est.) 165 −4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 78 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 116.2 inhabitants per square mile (44.9/km2). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 66.2 per square mile (25.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 49.2 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

Education

It is in the Litchville-Marion School District. The district was formed in 2002.

Notable people

  • Fred G. Aandahl, 23rd governor of North Dakota
  • Earl Strinden, North Dakota state legislator
  • Theron Strinden, North Dakota state legislator
  • Frank White, 8th Governor of North Dakota
  • Ralph M. Winge, North Dakota Politician, State Legislator

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Litchville has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

See also

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