Hurdsfield, North Dakota

Hurdsfield is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 84 at the 2010 census.[5] Hurdsfield was founded in 1903.

Hurdsfield, North Dakota
City
Location of Hurdsfield, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°26′48″N 99°55′44″W
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Wells
Area [1]
• Total	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km^2)
• Land	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,913 ft (583 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	84
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	76
• Density	262.07/sq mi (101.25/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58451
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-39580
GNIS feature ID	1029579[4]

Geography

Hurdsfield is located at 47°26′48″N 99°55′44″W (47.446551, -99.928996).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km²), all land.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1930	220		—
1940	258		17.3%
1950	223		−13.6%
1960	183		−17.9%
1970	139		−24.0%
1980	113		−18.7%
1990	92		−18.6%
2000	91		−1.1%
2010	84		−7.7%
2019 (est.)	76	[3]	−9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 84 people, 44 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 311.1 inhabitants per square mile (120.1/km²). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 225.9 per square mile (87.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 44 households, of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 51.2 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 33.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.5% male and 59.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 43 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 318.5 people per square mile (121.2/km²). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 227.5 per square mile (86.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 43 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 38.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $15,625, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,208. There were 8.3% of families and 6.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.9% of those over 64.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hurdsfield has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[10]

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. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 30, 2013.
9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
10. Climate Summary for Hurdsfield, North Dakota