Heimdal, North Dakota

Heimdal (/haɪmdɔːl/) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. Its population was 27 as of the 2010 census.[2]

Heimdal, North Dakota
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Sign for Heimdal Community Park
Heimdal, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°47′34″N 99°38′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyWells
Area
 • Total0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Land0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,581 ft (482 m)
Population
 • Total27
 • Density57/sq mi (22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58341
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-37020
GNIS feature ID1029387[3]

History

On May 6, 2015, a train carrying oil derailed and caught fire near Heimdal.[4]

Geography

Heimdal is located at 47°47′34″N 99°38′42″W (47.792778, −99.645).[1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 27 people, 13 households, and 6 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 57.4 inhabitants per square mile (22.2/km2). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 70.2 per square mile (27.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.0% White.

There were 13 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.8% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 38.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the CDP was 43.8 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 11.1% were from 45 to 64; and 33.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 33.3% male and 66.7% female.

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  3. "Heimdal". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. "Heimdal, North Dakota, Evacuated After Fiery Oil Train Crash". NBC News. May 6, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
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