Wolford, North Dakota Explained

Official Name:Wolford, North Dakota
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:North Dakota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pierce
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1905
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.47
Area Land Km2:0.47
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.18
Area Land Sq Mi:0.18
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:43
Population Density Km2:92.29
Population Density Sq Mi:238.89
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1618
Coordinates:48.4975°N -99.7039°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:58385
Area Code:701
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:38-87180
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1036341

Wolford is a city in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 43 at the 2020 census.[2] Wolford was founded in 1905.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16sqmi, all land.[3]

Demographics

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 225PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 168.8/sqmi. 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.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 50 people, 21 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 312.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 30 housing units at an average density of 187.7sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 21 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 10 females there were 10.8 males. For every 10 females age 18 and over, there were 11.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,662. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

The school district is Wolford School District.[4] 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.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. September 20, 2022.
  2. Web site: Explore Census Data . . July 23, 2022.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. June 14, 2012.
  4. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pierce County, ND. United States Census Bureau. August 13, 2021.
  5. Web site: Skurzewski. Joe. Wolford Public School to close at end of school year . West Dakota Fox KFYR-TV. May 10, 2019. August 13, 2021.