Ludden, North Dakota

Ludden is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 23 at the 2010 census.[5] Ludden was founded in 1886.

Ludden, North Dakota
City
Luden Jail - Ludden, North Dakota
Location of Ludden, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°0′33″N 98°7′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyDickey
Area
 • Total0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2)
 • Land0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,302 ft (397 m)
Population
 • Total23
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
25
 • Density31.33/sq mi (12.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58474
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-48460
GNIS feature ID1030039[4]

History

Ludden was platted in 1886.[6] It was named for David Ludden, a pioneer settler.[6] Ludden was originally built up chiefly by Finns.[7] A post office was established at Ludden in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1986.[8]

Geography

Ludden is located at 46°0′33″N 98°7′36″W (46.009038, -98.126751).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 square miles (1.99 km2), all of it land.[10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910109—
192013221.1%
193016424.2%
1940150−8.5%
195096−36.0%
196059−38.5%
197044−25.4%
1980476.8%
199041−12.8%
200029−29.3%
201023−20.7%
Est. 201925[3]8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
2018 Estimate[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 23 people, 13 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 29.9 inhabitants per square mile (11.5/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 24.7 per square mile (9.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 13 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 2.43.

The median age in the city was 59.8 years. 13% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 34.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 60.9% male and 39.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 29 people, 15 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 37.7 people per square mile (14.5/km2). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 23.4 per square mile (9.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 15 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, and 26.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 10.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 44.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,770. There were no families and 7.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 50.0% 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. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 96.
  7. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State,. WPA. p. 307. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
  8. "Dickey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 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 July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  12. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
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