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Voltaire, North Dakota
City · Population 43 · #288 in North Dakota
About Voltaire
Voltaire, ND is a tiny community located in central North Dakota counting 43 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Voltaire is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 88 residents per square mile.
📰 Voltaire News Today
- SYSK: North Dakota’s Madison Bodine makes her mark in agriculture KX News · Mar 19
- Jerome 'Joe' Edward Schmaltz Obituary Feb 8, 2020 Thomas Family Funeral Home · Mar 21
- Bonnie Brekke Obituary (2026) - Minot, ND - Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot Legacy obituary · May 25
- Storm Damage Reports Mount in North Dakota; Voltaire Elevator Loses… Grain Journal · Jun 18
- Mary Ann Bakken Obituary Sep 19, 2021 Thomas Family Funeral Home · Mar 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Voltaire Unique
- The only place in America named Voltaire — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 43 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)43
Rank in state#288 of 355
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density88/sq mi
Coordinates48.0187, -100.8440