Voltaire, North Dakota facts for kids
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Voltaire, North Dakota
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US Post office in Voltaire
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Location of Voltaire, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Estimate
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43 |
| • Density | 94.65/sq mi (36.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58792
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-82380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036310 |
Voltaire is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 46 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Voltaire was founded in 1901. The city was most likely named after a local pioneer. A post office has been in operation at Voltaire since 1901.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 61 | — | |
| 1940 | 101 | 65.6% | |
| 1950 | 72 | −28.7% | |
| 1960 | 70 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 54 | −22.9% | |
| 1980 | 65 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 63 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 51 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 40 | −21.6% | |
| 2020 | 46 | 15.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 43 | 7.5% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 40 people in 21 households, including 11 families, in the city. The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 22 housing units at an average density of 55.0 per square mile (21.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 2.5% African American, and 2.5% from two or more races.
Of the 21 households 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 42.9% of households were one person and 23.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.55.
The median age was 49.5 years. 15% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Voltaire (Dakota del Norte) para niños
