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Voltaire

North Dakota · 43 residents (2025 est.) · 0.486 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 8 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $211,400. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 190%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−16%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+22%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:43 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31404958671990201020202024Voltaire
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,800
+181%since 2000
from $14,854 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
−2%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance29.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical29.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,400
+190%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.9%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
57.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−38%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
37.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2017
from 94.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Voltaire, North Dakota?

Voltaire, North Dakota has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Voltaire, North Dakota expensive?

In Voltaire, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $211,400.

How educated are people in Voltaire, North Dakota?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Voltaire, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Voltaire, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Voltaire, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Voltaire, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Voltaire, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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