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Crystal

North Dakota · 138 residents · 0.688 sq mi
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Crystal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $24,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−17%since 2000
from 167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+8%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
841161481802121990201020202024Crystal
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$13,761
−25%since 2000
from $18,291 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction34.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,300
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−62.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.7
−34%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(26)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(9)
Diversity Score27.4%(38)
Diversity Score
27
+78%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal, North Dakota?

Crystal, North Dakota has about 138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crystal, North Dakota earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal, North Dakota expensive?

In Crystal, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $24,300.

How educated are people in Crystal, North Dakota?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal, North Dakota?

About 26.5% of people in Crystal, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crystal, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Crystal, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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