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
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| • Total | 46 |
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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 small city located in McHenry County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 46 people lived there. Voltaire is also part of the larger Minot area.
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A Look Back in Time
Voltaire was started in the year 1901. It is believed that the city was named after an early settler in the area. A post office has been open in Voltaire since 1901, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Where is Voltaire?
Voltaire is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Voltaire?
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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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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Voltaire has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1940, the city had its largest population with 101 residents. By 2010, the population had dropped to 40 people. However, it grew slightly to 46 people by the 2020 census.
A Snapshot of Residents in 2010
In 2010, there were 40 people living in Voltaire. Most of the people were White (95%). A small number were African American (2.5%) or from two or more races (2.5%).
The average age of people in Voltaire was about 49.5 years old. About 15% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 20% of the people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was about the same.
See also
In Spanish: Voltaire (Dakota del Norte) para niños
