Litchville is a city in Barnes County,

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, United States, known for their canoeing and kayaking opportunities. The population was 169 at the 2020 census. Litchville was founded in 1900.

Geography

Litchville is located at (46.653683, -98.190604). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 172 people, 78 households, and 53 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 98 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.8%

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, 0.6%

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, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% from

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, and 3.5% from two or more races.

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of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 78 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were

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living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age in the city was 49.2 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 191 people, 88 households, and 55 families living in the city. The

was 129.2 people per square mile (49.8/km²). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 74.4 per square mile (28.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.91%

, 0.52% Native American, 0.52%

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, and 1.05% from two or more races. There were 88 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were

living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $23,393, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $16,250 for females. The

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for the city was $13,657. About 3.8% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the

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, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Education

It is in the Litchville-Marion School District. The district was formed in 2002.

Notable people

* Fred G. Aandahl, 23rd

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Earl Strinden Earl Strinden (November 28, 1931 – October 18, 2022) was an American Republican politician in the state of North Dakota and president of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association, serving from 1974 until his retirement in 2000. He served ...

, North Dakota state legislator *

Theron Strinden Theron Strinden (May 26, 1919 – March 3, 2011) was an American politician and businessman from North Dakota. Born in Litchville, North Dakota, Strinden went to college and then served in the United States Army during World War II. After the ...

, North Dakota state legislator * Frank White, 8th Governor of North Dakota * Ralph M. Winge, North Dakota Politician, State Legislator

Climate

This

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region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the

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system, Litchville has a

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, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.Climate Summary for Litchville, North Dakota
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References

External links

Litchville 75 years and growing (1975)
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Digital Horizons website

Litchville, North Dakota: community fact survey (1966)
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