Ludden, North Dakota facts for kids
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Ludden
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Location of Ludden, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dickey |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
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17 |
| • Density | 18.80/sq mi (7.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58474
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-48460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036137 |
Ludden is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 15 at the 2020 census. Ludden was founded in 1886.
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History
Ludden was platted in 1886. It was named for David Ludden, a pioneer settler. Ludden was originally built up chiefly by Finns. A post office was established at Ludden in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1986.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 square miles (1.99 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 109 | — | |
| 1920 | 132 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 164 | 24.2% | |
| 1940 | 150 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 96 | −36.0% | |
| 1960 | 59 | −38.5% | |
| 1970 | 44 | −25.4% | |
| 1980 | 47 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 41 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 29 | −29.3% | |
| 2010 | 23 | −20.7% | |
| 2020 | 15 | −34.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 17 | −26.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
See also
In Spanish: Ludden (Dakota del Norte) para niños
