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Voltaire

North Dakota · 43 residents (2025 est.) · 0.49 sq mi
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Voltaire is a city of 43 people in North Dakota. The median age is 51.8, about 13 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 3% of adults. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. Poverty is uncommon 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

43
−16%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
43 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 105 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
51.8
+22%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.49 sq mi
Population, 19902024
314049586719902000201020202024Voltaire
202443
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.3%(4)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(3)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.6%(8)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.7%(2)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.3%(4)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.3%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over25.6%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$211,400
+190%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
92.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
8.0% rent
26.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.72 people
−14%since 2010
from 2.00 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
60.9%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian58.1%(25)
German23.3%(10)
Ukrainian16.3%(7)
Russian9.3%(4)
Irish4.7%(2)
Polish4.7%(2)
American2.3%(1)
English2.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−38%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
86.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
48.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

62.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
37.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
7.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
56.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2017
from 94.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
56.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married8.3%(2)
Married25%(6)
Widowed54.2%(13)
Divorced12.5%(3)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married45.5%(5)
Widowed36.4%(4)
Divorced18.2%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
51.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
37.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
65.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)50%(1)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 2 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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