Loraine, North Dakota facts for kids
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Loraine, North Dakota
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Location of Loraine, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Renville |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.245 sq mi (0.635 km2) |
| • Land | 0.245 sq mi (0.635 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9 |
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| • Density | 36.73/sq mi (14.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58761
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-48020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036136 |
Loraine is a very small city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, only 9 people lived there. It is part of the area around the city of Minot.
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A Little Bit of History
Loraine was started in 1907. People say it was named by a banker named Sherwood H. Sleeper. He might have named it after an old fort called Fort La Reine. This fort was explored in the 1700s by Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye.
Where is Loraine?
Loraine is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.635 square kilometers (0.245 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 74 | — | |
| 1930 | 92 | 24.3% | |
| 1940 | 74 | −19.6% | |
| 1950 | 70 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 54 | −22.9% | |
| 1970 | 33 | −38.9% | |
| 1980 | 21 | −36.4% | |
| 1990 | 15 | −28.6% | |
| 2000 | 19 | 26.7% | |
| 2010 | 9 | −52.6% | |
| 2020 | 9 | 0.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10 | 11.1% | |
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The number of people living in Loraine has changed a lot over the years. In 1930, there were 92 people. By 2020, the population had become much smaller, with only 9 residents. In 2023, it was estimated that 10 people lived there.
In 2010, there were 9 people living in Loraine. These people lived in 4 different homes.
Local Businesses
There is one restaurant in Loraine. It is on Main Street and is called 'The Naked Moose'.
See also
In Spanish: Loraine (Dakota del Norte) para niños
