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Des Lacs

North Dakota · 185 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Des Lacs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,786. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,000. With a median age of 47.1, 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 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−11%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 388 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+27%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1421812192572961990201020202024Des Lacs
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,786
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,622
+188%since 2000
from $12,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services24.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
6.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(10)
Diversity Score
5
+123%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Lacs, North Dakota?

Des Lacs, North Dakota has about 185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Des Lacs, North Dakota?

The typical household in Des Lacs, North Dakota earns about $56,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Des Lacs, North Dakota expensive?

In Des Lacs, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $108,000.

How educated are people in Des Lacs, North Dakota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Des Lacs, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Des Lacs, North Dakota?

About 1.9% of people in Des Lacs, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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