Loma is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020 census.[3] Loma was founded in 1905.

Loma, North Dakota
Building in Loma
Building in Loma
Location of Loma, North Dakota
Location of Loma, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°38′30″N 98°31′29″W / 48.64167°N 98.52472°W / 48.64167; -98.52472
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyCavalier
Founded1905
Area
 • Total26.85 sq mi (69.54 km2)
 • Land26.46 sq mi (68.53 km2)
 • Water0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2)
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Population
 • Total10
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
8
 • Density0.38/sq mi (0.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
58311
Area code701
FIPS code38-47660
GNIS feature ID1036135[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.83 square miles (69.49 km2), of which 26.43 square miles (68.45 km2) is land and 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1930293
1940256−12.6%
195053−79.3%
196020−62.3%
197085325.0%
198039−54.1%
199027−30.8%
200021−22.2%
201016−23.8%
202010−37.5%
2023 (est.)8[4]−20.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 16 people, 7 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density was 0.6 inhabitants per square mile (0.2/km2). There were 13 housing units at an average density of 0.5 per square mile (0.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 7 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.1% were non-families. 57.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 4.00.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 21 people, 9 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 0.8 people per square mile (0.3/km2). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile (0.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 9 households, out of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 38.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $63,750, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,245. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References

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  1. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loma, North Dakota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023". United States Census Bureau. June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.