Wales, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wales, North Dakota
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Street in Wales
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Location of Wales, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cavalier |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.246 sq mi (0.637 km2) |
| • Land | 0.242 sq mi (0.626 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.010 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10 |
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| • Density | 41.32/sq mi (15.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58281
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-82940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036313 |
Wales is a small city located in Cavalier County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's a quiet place, and in 2020, only 10 people lived there! The city was started a long time ago, in 1897. A company called Gavilon is the biggest employer in Wales.
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Where is Wales Located?
Wales is a very small city in terms of its size. According to official records, the city covers about 0.246 square miles (0.637 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit being water.
How Many People Live in Wales?
The number of people living in Wales has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 235 | — | |
| 1960 | 151 | −35.7% | |
| 1970 | 116 | −23.2% | |
| 1980 | 74 | −36.2% | |
| 1990 | 48 | −35.1% | |
| 2000 | 30 | −37.5% | |
| 2010 | 31 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 10 | −67.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9 | −71.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 31 people living in Wales. These people lived in 13 different homes, and 10 of those were families. Most of the people living there were White.
The average age of people in Wales in 2010 was about 59.5 years old. Almost half of the residents were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Wales
- Lucy Johnston Sypher: She was an author who wrote a series of stories called The Edge of Nowhere. These stories were based on her experiences growing up in Wales.
