Editing Ryder, North Dakota

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'''Ryder''' is a city in [[Ward County, North Dakota|Ward County]], [[North Dakota]], United States. The population was 108 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Ryder_city,_North_Dakota?g=160XX00US3869460 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 24, 2023}}</ref> It is part of the [[Minot, North Dakota|Minot]] [[Minot micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. Ryder was founded in 1906.

==History==
North Dakota's first oil strike occurred in Ryder in 1908 when oil began seeping into a water well dug by meat market proprietor Joe Wustner in 1906.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|title=Almanac of North Dakota mysteries & oddities, 2009-2010|last=Jackson|first=William|date=2008|publisher=Valley Star Books|isbn=9780967734989|pages=23|oclc=259419005}}</ref>  Wustner kept quiet about his discovery and used the substance to fuel his kerosene lamps.<ref name=":0" />  Finally in 1909 he admitted publicly that he had struck oil.<ref name=":0" />

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.681|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.524|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.157|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 338
|1920= 483
|1930= 457
|1940= 467
|1950= 330
|1960= 264
|1970= 211
|1980= 158
|1990= 121
|2000= 92
|2010= 85
|2020= 108
|estyear=2023
|estimate=103
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 11, 2024|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 11, 2024}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 85 people, 42 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|257.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 62 housing units at an average density of {{convert|187.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 3.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]].

There were 42 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 47.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.8% male and 41.2% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 92 people, 44 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|282.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 67 housing units at an average density of {{convert|206.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.83% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] and 1.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]].

There were 44 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 43.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 44.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $27,188. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $14,792 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,497. There were 18.5% of families and 30.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 55.6% of under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

==Climate==
This [[climate|climatic]] 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 [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Ryder has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=947723&cityname=Ryder%2C+North+Dakota%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Ryder, North Dakota]</ref>

==Education==
Ryder is divided between the [[Lewis and Clark School District]] and the [[Max Public School District 50]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st38_nd/schooldistrict_maps/c38101_ward/DC20SD_C38101.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ward County, ND|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=August 15, 2021}} - Ryder is on page 35 (PDF p. 36/39).</ref> Lewis and Clark formed in 2003 when three school districts merged.<ref name=Merge>{{cite news|title=More school districts merging|newspaper=[[Bismarck Tribune]]|place=[[Bismarck, North Dakota]]|date=November 21, 2002|page=2B}} - [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83470108/for-lewis-and-clark-school-district/ Clipping] from [[Newspapers.com]].</ref>

==References==
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{{Ward County, North Dakota}}
{{North Dakota}}

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[[Category:Cities in Ward County, North Dakota]]
[[Category:Cities in North Dakota]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1906]]
[[Category:1906 establishments in North Dakota]]
[[Category:Minot, North Dakota micropolitan area]]