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Voltaire

North Dakota · 40 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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With 40 people, Voltaire is a city in North Dakota. At a median age of 49.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 56% less than in North Dakota as a whole. 28.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

40
−22%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
49.5
+16%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.49 sq mi
Population, 19902024
314049586719902000201020202024Voltaire
202443
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.5%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 1910%(4)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410%(4)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.5%(5)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5422.5%(9)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6417.5%(7)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410%(4)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.5%(3)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.5%(1)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,625
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2016
$17,966
+21%since 2000
from $14,854 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
28.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$83,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
85.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
14.3% rent
36.0%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.00 people
US average: 2.60
56.3%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
4.0
+126%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2016
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(38)
Black2.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian59.4%(19)
German43.8%(14)
Russian31.3%(10)
Czech12.5%(4)
Polish6.3%(2)
French3.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−31%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
53.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

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 40 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Voltaire, North Dakota?

The typical household in Voltaire, North Dakota earns about $20,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Voltaire, North Dakota expensive?

In Voltaire, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $83,300.

How educated are people in Voltaire, North Dakota?

About 14.8% 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 28.1% 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 24 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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