Lehr, North Dakota

Lehr is a city in Logan and McIntosh counties in the State of North Dakota. The population was 80 at the 2010 census.[5] Lehr was founded in 1898.

Lehr, North Dakota
City
Lehr City Hall and Water Tower
Location of Lehr, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°16′58″N 99°21′8″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountiesMcIntosh, Logan
Area
 • Total0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2)
 • Land0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,070 ft (631 m)
Population
 • Total80
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
70
 • Density364.58/sq mi (140.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58460
Area code(s)701
FIPS code38-45740
GNIS feature ID1036348[4]

Geography

Lehr is located at 46°16′58″N 99°21′8″W (46.282782, -99.352127).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), all land.[7]

Lehr is located on a county line with the north part of the city in Logan County and the south part in McIntosh County. Lehr is known as the smallest city in the United States situated in two counties.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910182—
192036298.9%
193045826.5%
194053617.0%
1950394−26.5%
1960381−3.3%
1970287−24.7%
1980254−11.5%
1990191−24.8%
2000114−40.3%
201080−29.8%
2019 (est.)70[3]−12.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 80 people, 50 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 421.1 inhabitants per square mile (162.6/km2). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 526.3 per square mile (203.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 50 households, of which 4.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, and 52.0% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 34% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.60 and the average family size was 2.13.

The median age in the city was 70 years. 2.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 5.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 58.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
Languages (2000) [10]Percent
Spoke English at home57.14%
Spoke German at home42.86%

As of the census of 2000, there were 114 people, 65 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 638.8 people per square mile (244.5/km2). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 549.1 per square mile (210.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.12% White and 0.88% Native American.

There were 65 households, out of which 4.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.75 and the average family size was 2.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 6.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 44.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 63 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,938, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $21,563 versus $13,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,912. There were 11.1% of families and 13.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.2% of those over 64.

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. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  10. https://apps.mla.org/cgi-shl/docstudio/docs.pl?map_data_results
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