Luverne, North Dakota facts for kids
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Location of Luverne, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Steele |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
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| • Total | 28 |
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| • Density | 109.38/sq mi (42.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58056
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-48580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036138 |
Luverne is a small city located in Steele County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1912. In 2020, the city had a population of 28 people.
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Luverne's Location and Area
Luverne is found in the southwestern part of Steele County. It is about one mile north of the county line that separates Steele and Barnes counties. The city is also about four miles east of the Steele County-Griggs County line.
Luverne is located several miles away from Lake Ashtabula. This lake is a man-made reservoir on the Sheyenne River. The closest town to Luverne is Sibley, which is about four miles away.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Luverne covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population History of Luverne
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 225 | — | |
| 1930 | 177 | −21.3% | |
| 1940 | 187 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 154 | −17.6% | |
| 1960 | 109 | −29.2% | |
| 1970 | 84 | −22.9% | |
| 1980 | 65 | −22.6% | |
| 1990 | 41 | −36.9% | |
| 2000 | 44 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 31 | −29.5% | |
| 2020 | 28 | −9.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 27 | −12.9% | |
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Luverne's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Luverne had 31 residents living in 17 households. Nine of these households were families. The city's population density was about 119 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Luverne were White (90.3%). A smaller number were Native American (6.5%). About 3.2% of residents identified with two or more races.
The average age of people in Luverne was 43.5 years old. About 16.1% of residents were under 18. About 16.1% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (54.8%) than females (45.2%).
Local Businesses and Economy
Luverne has a few businesses within its city limits. One important business is the Luverne Farmers Elevator. This facility helps handle and ship grain from local farms.
The area around Luverne is also home to several large farm operations. These farms grow crops and raise livestock. Luverne also has a hunting preserve, which is another business in the region.
Education for Luverne Students
Students from Luverne attend schools within the Hope-Page Public Schools district.
Luverne used to have its own school system for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This changed in the early 1970s. At that time, Luverne's school district joined with the Hope school district.
Today, students from Luverne are bused to nearby towns for their education. Elementary students might go to Hope, which is about 15 miles away. Older students in secondary school might go to Page, which is about 22 miles away.
The school activities for Luverne students have also joined with the Finley-Sharon school district. These are two other communities in Steele County. This means that many students across Steele County now participate in extracurricular activities together. This could lead to a larger school district for the whole region in the future.
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