Ludden, North Dakota facts for kids
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Ludden
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Luden Jail - Ludden, North Dakota
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Location of Ludden, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dickey |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
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17 |
| • Density | 18.80/sq mi (7.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58474
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-48460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036137 |
Ludden is a very small city in Dickey County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 15 people lived there. Ludden was founded in 1886.
History of Ludden
Ludden was planned out in 1886. It was named after David Ludden, who was an early settler in the area. Many of the first people to live in Ludden were from Finland. A post office opened in Ludden in 1884. It served the community for many years until it closed in 1986.
Geography of Ludden
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.0 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population of Ludden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 109 | — | |
| 1920 | 132 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 164 | 24.2% | |
| 1940 | 150 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 96 | −36.0% | |
| 1960 | 59 | −38.5% | |
| 1970 | 44 | −25.4% | |
| 1980 | 47 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 41 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 29 | −29.3% | |
| 2010 | 23 | −20.7% | |
| 2020 | 15 | −34.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 17 | −26.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 23 people living in Ludden. These people lived in 13 households, and 7 of these were families. The city had about 12 people per square kilometer (29.9 people per square mile). There were 19 houses or buildings for people to live in.
All of the people living in Ludden in 2010 were White.
- Out of the 13 households:
- 15.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- 46.2% were married couples living together.
- 7.7% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 46.2% were not families.
- Also, 46.2% of all households were made up of just one person.
- 15.4% of these single-person households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- The average household had 1.77 people.
- The average family had 2.43 people.
The average age of people in Ludden in 2010 was 59.8 years.
- 13% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 0.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 17.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 34.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 34.8% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Ludden than females, with 60.9% being male and 39.1% being female.
See also
In Spanish: Ludden (Dakota del Norte) para niños
