Alsen, North Dakota

Alsen is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 35 at the 2010 census.[6] Alsen was founded in 1905.

Alsen, North Dakota
City
Post office in Alsen
Location of Alsen, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°37′39″N 98°42′21″W[1]
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Cavalier
Area [2]
• Total	29.88 sq mi (77.38 km^2)
• Land	29.36 sq mi (76.03 km^2)
• Water	0.52 sq mi (1.35 km^2)
Elevation	1,581 ft (482 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	35
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	32
• Density	1.09/sq mi (0.42/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58311
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-01740
GNIS feature ID	1027688[5]

Geography

Alsen is located on State Route 66 approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Loma.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.88 square miles (77.39 km²), of which, 29.36 square miles (76.04 km²) is land and 0.52 square miles (1.35 km²) is water.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1930	358		—
1940	312		−12.8%
1950	114		−63.5%
1960	228		100.0%
1970	201		−11.8%
1980	169		−15.9%
1990	113		−33.1%
2000	68		−39.8%
2010	35		−48.5%
Est. 2019	32	[4]	−8.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 35 people, 16 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 1.2 inhabitants per square mile (0.5/km²). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 16 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 34.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 68 people, 25 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 2.3 people per square mile (0.9/km²). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 1.5 per square mile (0.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.06% White, and 2.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 25 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $65,000. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $41,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,982. There were 22.7% of families and 44.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 70.6% of under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

History

The High School in Alsen, which closed due to low enrollment in 1980, is home to the longest basketball winning in North Dakota basketball history at 79 games from 1956 to 1959.

References

1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 30, 2013.
9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 30, 2019.