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Belcourt

North Dakota · 1,547 residents · 5.81 sq mi
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Belcourt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,568. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 893 residents. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,547
−37%since 2000
from 2,440 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
266 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
+34%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belcourt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,568
+286%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,880 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,886
+219%since 2000
from $8,432 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+40.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−3%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$846
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(95)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(1,058)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(27)
Other92.4%(1,429)
Diversity Score17.9%(276)
Diversity Score
18
−59%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−47.5 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+34.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belcourt, North Dakota?

Belcourt, North Dakota has about 1,547 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belcourt, North Dakota earns about $90,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belcourt, North Dakota expensive?

In Belcourt, North Dakota, the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Belcourt, North Dakota?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Belcourt, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belcourt, North Dakota?

About 27.7% of people in Belcourt, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belcourt, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Belcourt, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 889 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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