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Aneta

North Dakota · 233 residents (2025 est.) · 0.995 sq mi
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Aneta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,979. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
−45%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
158 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
+4%since 2000
from 59.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:233 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1161792413033661990201020202024Aneta
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,979
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,059
+278%since 2000
from $14,848 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
+52%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing11.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+116%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(15)
Diversity Score36.2%(57)
Diversity Score
36
+929%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−2%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% 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
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 57.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aneta, North Dakota?

Aneta, North Dakota has about 157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aneta, North Dakota earns about $41,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aneta, North Dakota expensive?

In Aneta, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Aneta, North Dakota?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Aneta, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aneta, North Dakota?

About 3.7% of people in Aneta, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aneta, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Aneta, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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