Ardoch, North Dakota

Ardoch is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 67 at the 2010 census.[5] Ardoch, named for the community of Ardoch, Ontario,[6] was founded in 1881.

Ardoch, North Dakota
City
City Hall in Ardoch
Location of Ardoch, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°12′20″N 97°20′24″W
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Walsh
Area [1]
• Total	0.38 sq mi (0.98 km^2)
• Land	0.38 sq mi (0.98 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	827 ft (252 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	67
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	78
• Density	206.90/sq mi (79.94/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58261
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-02860
GNIS feature ID	1027725[4]

Geography

Ardoch is located at 48°12′20″N 97°20′24″W (48.205505, −97.340060).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²), all land.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	214		—
1900	298		39.3%
1910	271		−9.1%
1920	153		−43.5%
1930	110		−28.1%
1940	119		8.2%
1950	137		15.1%
1960	106		−22.6%
1970	70		−34.0%
1980	78		11.4%
1990	49		−37.2%
2000	61		24.5%
2010	67		9.8%
2019 (est.)	78	[3]	16.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2018 Estimate[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 67 people, 19 households, and 15 families living in the city. The population density was 257.7 inhabitants per square mile (99.5/km²). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 150.0 per square mile (57.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.0% White, 6.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.8% of the population.

There were 19 households, of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 26.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.1% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.53 and the average family size was 3.87.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 16.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.5% were from 25 to 44; 38.8% were from 45 to 64; and 1.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 61 people, 18 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 235.0 people per square mile (90.6/km²). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 157.9 per square mile (60.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 60.66% White, 24.59% from other races, and 14.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.10% of the population.

There were 18 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.39 and the average family size was 4.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 45.9% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 37.7% from 25 to 44, 9.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,306. There were 35.7% of families and 31.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.9% of under eighteens and 58.3% of those over 64.

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. Federal Writer's Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of North Dakota (1977). The WPA Guide To 1930s North Dakota (2nd ed.). State Historical Society of North Dakota. p. 189. ISBN 1891419145.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved January 19, 2014.
10. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 21, 2019.