Balfour, North Dakota

Balfour is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 26 at the 2010 census.[5] It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Balfour, North Dakota
City
Balfour Community Hall and Post Office in Balfour
Coordinates: 47°57′4″N 100°32′1″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyMcHenry
Area
 • Total0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2)
 • Land0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,614 ft (492 m)
Population
 • Total26
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
27
 • Density47.79/sq mi (18.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58712
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-04460
GNIS feature ID1027800[4]

History

Balfour was founded in 1899 when the Soo Railroad was extended to that point.[6] The city was named for Arthur Balfour, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.[7] A post office has been in operation at Balfour since 1899.[8]

Geography

Balfour is located at 47°57′4″N 100°32′1″W (47.951113, -100.533608).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2), all of it land.[10]

Balfour is located on U.S. Highway 52 southeast of Minot.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910399—
1920322−19.3%
1930197−38.8%
1940193−2.0%
1950162−16.1%
1960159−1.9%
197093−41.5%
198051−45.2%
199033−35.3%
200020−39.4%
20102630.0%
Est. 201927[3]3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2018 Estimate[12]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 26 people in 14 households, including 6 families, in the city. The population density was 53.1 inhabitants per square mile (20.5/km2). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 36.7 per square mile (14.2/km2). The racial makup of the city was 96.2% White and 3.8% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8%.[2]

Of the 14 households 7.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 57.1% were non-families. 50.0% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age was 46 years. 15.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 42.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 20 people in 14 households, including 6 families, in the city. The population density was 41.2 people per square mile (15.8/km2). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 43.2 per square mile (16.5/km2). The racial makup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.00% of the population.

Of the 14 households none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.7% were married couples living together, and 57.1% were non-families. 57.1% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.43 and the average family size was 2.00.

The age distribution was 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 45.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% 65 or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median household income was $7,917 and the median family income was $20,625. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city was $5,408. There are 33.3% of families living below the poverty line and 69.2% of the population, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
  6. Hudson, John C. (1985). Plains Country Towns. University of Minnesota Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-0-8166-1347-2.
  7. Olstad, Geneva Roth (2000). Main Street, North Dakota in Vintage Postcards. Arcadia Publishing. p. 14. ISBN 978-0-7385-0726-2.
  8. "McHenry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  12. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
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