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Cannon Ball

North Dakota · 864 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 $27,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $230,600. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 345%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
864
Unchangedsince 2000
from 864 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.3
+32%since 2000
from 20.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6447618799961K1990201020202024Cannon Ball
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,292
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,265 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,603
+103%since 2000
from $5,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,600
+345%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+372%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(33)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other89.3%(771)
Diversity Score14.5%(125)
Diversity Score
15
−71%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon Ball, North Dakota?

Cannon Ball, North Dakota has about 864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cannon Ball, North Dakota earns about $27,292 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 $230,600, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon Ball, North Dakota?

About 21.7% 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 52.1% 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 181 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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