Selz, North Dakota facts for kids
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Selz, North Dakota
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 Selz, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 40 |
| • Density | 291.97/sq mi (112.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58341
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-71700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584356 |
Selz is a small place in Pierce County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not a formal city or town. Selz is also an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, only 40 people lived in Selz. Near Selz, you can find the St. Boniface Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site. This special place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site in the country.
Where is Selz Located?
Selz is located in North Dakota. It covers a very small area of land. The United States Census Bureau says Selz is about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Selz?
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| 2020 | 40 | — | |
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The number of people living in Selz changes over time. In 2020, the population was 40 people.
Population in 2010
Let's look at the numbers from the 2010 census. At that time, 46 people lived in Selz. These people lived in 23 different homes, and 11 of these were families.
Most of the people in Selz were White (97.8%). A small number (2.2%) were Asian. The population was spread out, with about 336 people per square mile.
There were 23 households in Selz. About 22% of these homes had children under 18 living there. About 35% were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. About half of the households were not families.
Many people lived alone. About 17% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves. On average, about 2 people lived in each household. For families, the average was 3 people.
The average age of people in Selz was 45 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18. About 4% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up about 24% of the population. The largest group, about 33%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 17% of the people were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (54.3%) than females (45.7%) in Selz.
See also
In Spanish: Selz (Dakota del Norte) para niños
