Loma, North Dakota facts for kids
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Loma, North Dakota
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Location of Loma, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cavalier |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.85 sq mi (69.54 km2) |
| • Land | 26.46 sq mi (68.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10 |
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| • Density | 0.38/sq mi (0.15/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 | 38-47660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036135 |
Loma is a small city located in Cavalier County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1905. According to the 2020 census, only 10 people lived there.
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Exploring Loma's Land and Water
Loma covers a total area of about 26.83 square miles (69.54 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 26.43 square miles (68.53 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.40 square miles (1.01 square kilometers), is water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Understanding Loma's Population Changes
Loma has seen its population change a lot over the years. In 1930, it had 293 people, which was its highest population. By 2020, the population had dropped to just 10 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 293 | — | |
| 1940 | 256 | −12.6% | |
| 1950 | 53 | −79.3% | |
| 1960 | 20 | −62.3% | |
| 1970 | 85 | 325.0% | |
| 1980 | 39 | −54.1% | |
| 1990 | 27 | −30.8% | |
| 2000 | 21 | −22.2% | |
| 2010 | 16 | −23.8% | |
| 2020 | 10 | −37.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8 | −50.0% | |
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Loma's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 16 people living in Loma. These people lived in 7 different homes, and 3 of these were families. The city had about 0.6 people per square mile. There were 13 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Loma in 2010 were White (100%).
Homes and Families in 2010
- About 28.6% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there.
- 28.6% of the homes were married couples living together.
- 14.3% of the homes had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- More than half (57.1%) of the homes were not families, meaning individuals lived alone or with non-relatives.
- Also, 57.1% of all homes had just one person living in them.
- About 28.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- On average, there were 2.29 people per home.
- The average family size was 4.00 people.
Age and Gender in 2010
The average age of people in Loma in 2010 was 43 years old.
- 25% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- 12.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 12.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 31.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.8% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 56.3% of the people in Loma were male, and 43.8% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Loma (Dakota del Norte) para niños
