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Cannon Ball

North Dakota · 748 residents · 88.266 sq mi
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Cannon Ball has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,031. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $104,200. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
748
−13%since 2000
from 864 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
+46%since 2000
from 20.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6447618799961K1990201020202024Cannon Ball
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,031
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,265 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,673
+227%since 2000
from $5,717 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
−8%since 2010
from 0.570 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(30)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.3%(698)
Diversity Score15.9%(119)
Diversity Score
16
−69%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+135%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
7.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 51.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% 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 Cannon Ball, North Dakota?

Cannon Ball, North Dakota has about 748 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cannon Ball, North Dakota?

The typical household in Cannon Ball, North Dakota earns about $42,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cannon Ball, North Dakota expensive?

In Cannon Ball, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon Ball, North Dakota?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cannon Ball, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cannon Ball, North Dakota?

About 50.7% of people in Cannon Ball, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cannon Ball, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cannon Ball, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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