Lignite City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 174 people in the city, organized into 85 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 1244.4 people per square mile (480.47/kmē), it would be the 54th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Dakota. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 792.9 per square mile (306.14/kmē). The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.48. In the city Population was distributed with 17.2% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 37.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males. The median age was 48 years, The median age of males and females living in Lignite City was 47.2 and 48.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 100% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20833, making it the 55th poorest city by median household income among the North Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $33750, making it the 243rd wealthiest city by median family income among the North Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $15346, making it the 201st highest city by per capita income in North Dakota. The median income was $16875, Males had a median income of $22500 versus $11607 for females.
In 2000, 21 pupils and students, of which 16 are male and 5 are female, 12.07% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 13 elementary school, 3 high school and 2 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 174 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 174 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 173 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 169 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 165 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 162 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 158 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 153 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 148 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 144 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 141 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 3 | 3 | |
| Elementary school | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| High school | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lignite city, North Dakota | $20833 | $33750 | $15346 |
| Burke County, North Dakota | $25330 | $31384 | $14026 |
| North Dakota, United States | $34604 | $43654 | $17769 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |