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Balta

North Dakota · 66 residents · 0.227 sq mi
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Balta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 255%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−10%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+3%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29691091481881990201020202024Balta
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,266
+156%since 2000
from $10,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+255%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
7.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+222%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balta, North Dakota?

Balta, North Dakota has about 66 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Balta, North Dakota earns about $37,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Balta, North Dakota expensive?

In Balta, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $72,500.

How educated are people in Balta, North Dakota?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Balta, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Balta, North Dakota?

About 7.8% of people in Balta, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Balta, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Balta, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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