Alice, North Dakota

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Alice, North Dakota
City
Buildings in Alice
Buildings in Alice
Location of Alice, North Dakota
Location of Alice, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°45′46″N 97°33′18″W / 46.76278°N 97.55500°W / 46.76278; -97.55500Coordinates: 46°45′46″N 97°33′18″W / 46.76278°N 97.55500°W / 46.76278; -97.55500[4]
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyCass
Area
[1]
 • Total0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2)
 • Land0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,132 ft (345 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total40
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
40
 • Density41.07/sq mi (15.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58031
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-01420
GNIS feature ID1027669[5]
Websitealicend.com

Alice is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 40 at the 2010 census.[6]

History[]

Alice was laid out and platted in 1900 when the railroad was extended to that point.[7] The name Alice was bestowed in honor of the wife of North Dakota Lieutenant Governor R. S. Lewis.[8] A post office was established at Alice in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.[9]

John Steinbeck mentioned visiting Alice in Travels with Charley.[10]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2), all land.[11]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1930169—
19401817.1%
1950162−10.5%
1960124−23.5%
197083−33.1%
198062−25.3%
1990620.0%
200056−9.7%
201040−28.6%
2019 (est.)40[2]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2018 Estimate[13]

2010 census[]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 40 people, 18 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 41.7 inhabitants per square mile (16.1/km2). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 21.9 per square mile (8.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 18 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 60.0% male and 40.0% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census of 2000, there were 56 people, 23 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 57.9 people per square mile (22.3/km2). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 25.8 per square mile (10.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White, and 1.79% from two or more races.

There were 23 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.1% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 41.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 147.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,750, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,753. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  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.[dead link]
  7. ^ North Dakota: Counties, Towns and People. Watchmaker Publishing, Ltd. 2008. p. 35. ISBN 978-1-60386-115-1.
  8. ^ Hoheisel, Tim; Nielsen, Andrew R. (2007). Cass County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-7385-4145-7.
  9. ^ "Cass County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  10. ^ Steinbeck, John (1995) [1962]. Travels with Charley. Book of the Month Club. p. 122.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  12. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 21, 2013.
  13. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2019.

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