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Alsen

North Dakota · 29 residents (2025 est.) · 29.355 sq mi
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Alsen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,688. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39
−43%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+2%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:29 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
93969981281990201020202024Alsen
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,688
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,477
+219%since 2000
from $12,982 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+69.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−7%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing47.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction36.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alsen, North Dakota?

Alsen, North Dakota has about 39 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alsen, North Dakota?

The typical household in Alsen, North Dakota earns about $84,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Alsen, North Dakota?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alsen, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alsen, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Alsen, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alsen, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alsen, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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