Wolford, North Dakota facts for kids
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Wolford, North Dakota
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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 small city located in Pierce County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1905. According to the 2020 census, only 43 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Wolford's Location and Size
Wolford is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits. The city is located in North Dakota, a state in the northern part of the United States.
How Many People Live in Wolford?
The number of people living in Wolford has changed a lot over the years. In 1940, there were 206 people. By 2020, the population had gone down to 43. This means it's a very small community.
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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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Wolford's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 36 people living in Wolford. These people lived in 17 different homes. About 10 of these homes were families. The city had about 225 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Wolford in 2010 were white. About 23.5% of the homes had children under 18. Many homes (58.8%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Wolford was about 51.5 years old.
Education in Wolford
Wolford used to have its own school, Wolford Public School. However, this school closed in 2019. Now, students who live in the Wolford school district can go to schools in nearby towns. These towns include Cando, Rolette, or Rugby.
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