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Carrington

North Dakota · 2,080 residents · 2.371 sq mi
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Carrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,036. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,080
−8%since 2000
from 2,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+12%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,036
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,197 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,208
+75%since 2000
from $19,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,237)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,927)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other6.2%(129)
Diversity Score21.2%(442)
Diversity Score
21
+2026%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrington, North Dakota?

Carrington, North Dakota has about 2,080 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carrington, North Dakota earns about $49,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrington, North Dakota expensive?

In Carrington, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Carrington, North Dakota?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carrington, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrington, North Dakota?

About 9.9% of people in Carrington, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carrington, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Carrington, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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