Ryder, North Dakota facts for kids
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Ryder, North Dakota
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Business district of Ryder
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Location of Ryder, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.681 sq mi (1.764 km2) |
| • Land | 0.524 sq mi (1.358 km2) |
| • Water | 0.157 sq mi (0.407 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 108 |
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103 |
| • Density | 206.11/sq mi (79.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58779
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-69460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036250 |
Ryder is a small city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 108 people lived there. It is part of the larger Minot area. Ryder was founded in 1906.
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History of Ryder
North Dakota's first oil discovery happened in Ryder. In 1906, a man named Joe Wustner was digging a water well. He owned a meat market. Oil started seeping into his well in 1908.
Joe Wustner kept his discovery a secret for a while. He even used the oil to power his kerosene lamps. Finally, in 1909, he told everyone that he had found oil. This was a big moment for the area!
Geography and Location
Ryder is a small city. The United States Census Bureau says its total area is about 0.681 square miles (1.764 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.524 square miles (1.358 square kilometers) is land, and 0.157 square miles (0.407 square kilometers) is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Ryder has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 338 | — | |
| 1920 | 483 | 42.9% | |
| 1930 | 457 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 467 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 330 | −29.3% | |
| 1960 | 264 | −20.0% | |
| 1970 | 211 | −20.1% | |
| 1980 | 158 | −25.1% | |
| 1990 | 121 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 92 | −24.0% | |
| 2010 | 85 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 108 | 27.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 103 | 21.2% | |
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Ryder's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 85 people living in Ryder. They lived in 42 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 22 of these households were families.
The city had 62 housing units. Most people living in Ryder were White (96.5%). A small number (3.5%) were Native American. The average age of people in Ryder was about 48.5 years old.
Climate in Ryder
Ryder has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. This climate type is often called "Dfb" on climate maps.
Education in Ryder
The schools in Ryder are part of two different school districts. These are the Lewis and Clark School District and the Max Public School District 50. The Lewis and Clark district was created in 2003. It was formed when three smaller school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Ryder (Dakota del Norte) para niños
