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Buxton

North Dakota · 348 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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Buxton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
−1%since 2000
from 350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+14%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3123463804144481990201020202024Buxton
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,875
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,593
+125%since 2000
from $16,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(329)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(14)
Diversity Score13.5%(47)
Diversity Score
14
+175%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buxton, North Dakota?

Buxton, North Dakota has about 348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buxton, North Dakota earns about $93,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buxton, North Dakota expensive?

In Buxton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $143,500, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Buxton, North Dakota?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buxton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buxton, North Dakota?

About 4.2% of people in Buxton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buxton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Buxton, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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