Wolford, North Dakota facts for kids
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Wolford, North Dakota
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Post office in Wolford
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Location of Wolford, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pierce |
| Founded | 1905 |
| 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 | 1,618 ft (493 m) |
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| • Total | 43 |
| • Density | 238.89/sq mi (92.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58385
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-87180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036341 |
Wolford is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 43 at the 2020 census. Wolford was founded in 1905.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| 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% | |
| 2020 | 43 | 19.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 40 | 11.1% | |
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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
In Spanish: Wolford (Dakota del Norte) para niños
