Oliver County, North Dakota
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Oliver County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. As of 2000, the population is 2,065. Its county seat is Center6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,894 km² (731 mi²). 1,874 km² (724 mi²) of it is land and 20 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.05% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,065 people, 791 households, and 604 families residing in the county. The population density is 1/km² (3/mi²). There are 903 housing units at an average density of 0/km² (1/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.58% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 791 households out of which 35.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.20% are married couples living together, 3.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.60% are non-families. 21.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.05.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 4.70% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 30.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 107.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 106.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $36,650, and the median income for a family is $45,430. Males have a median income of $40,577 versus $19,015 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,271. 14.90% of the population and 11.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.60% of those under the age of 18 and 13.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
| Regions of North Dakota | 
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| Red River Valley | Missouri Escarpment | Badlands | |
| Largest cities | |
| Beulah-Hazen | Bismarck-Mandan | Devils Lake | Dickinson | Fargo-West Fargo | Grafton | Grand Forks | Jamestown | Minot | Rugby | Valley City | Wahpeton | Williston | |
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Adams - Barnes - Benson - Billings - Bottineau - Bowman - Burke - Burleigh - Cass - Cavalier - Dickey - Divide - Dunn - Eddy - Emmons - Foster - Golden Valley - Grand Forks - Grant - Griggs - Hettinger - Kidder - La Moure - Logan - McHenry - McIntosh - McKenzie - McLean - Mercer - Morton - Mountrail - Nelson - Oliver - Pembina - Pierce - Ramsey - Ransom - Renville - Richland - Rolette - Sargent - Sheridan - Sioux - Slope - Stark - Steele - Stutsman - Towner - Traill - Walsh - Ward - Wells - Williams |