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Balfour

North Dakota · 16 residents (2025 est.) · 0.565 sq mi
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Population has fallen 85% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 66.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3
−85%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−85%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
+19%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0102030401990201020202024Balfour
20243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,267
+219%since 2000
from $5,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+7%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−47.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
33.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2012
from 47.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Balfour, North Dakota?

Balfour, North Dakota has about 3 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Balfour, North Dakota?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Balfour, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Balfour, North Dakota?

About 66.7% of people in Balfour, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Balfour, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Balfour, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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