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Wolford, North Dakota
Post office in Wolford
Post office in Wolford
Location of Wolford, North Dakota
Location of Wolford, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Pierce
Area
 • Total 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Land 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,624 ft (495 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 36
 • Estimate 
(2019)
32
 • Density 177.78/sq mi (68.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58385
Area code(s) 701
FIPS code 38-87180
GNIS feature ID 1032872

Wolford is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 36 at the 2010 census. Wolford was founded in 1905.

Geography

Wolford is located at 48°29′53″N 99°42′20″W / 48.49806°N 99.70556°W / 48.49806; -99.70556 (48.497937, -99.705528).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1940 206
1950 140 −32.0%
1960 136 −2.9%
1970 81 −40.4%
1980 76 −6.2%
1990 56 −26.3%
2000 50 −10.7%
2010 36 −28.0%
2019 (est.) 32 −11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
2018 Estimate

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 36 people, 17 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 225.0 inhabitants per square mile (86.9/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 168.8 per square mile (65.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 17 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, and 41.2% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

Education

The school district is Wolford School District. Its only school, Wolford Public School, closed in 2019. Students in the district, if wishing to attend a traditional school, may go to schools in Cando, Rolette, or Rugby.

See also

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