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Drake

North Dakota · 275 residents · 1.973 sq mi
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Drake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,357. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $26,700. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−15%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
−6%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2272823373924471990201020202024Drake
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,357
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,582
+20%since 2000
from $13,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.5%
−59.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+87%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score9.9%(27)
Diversity Score
10
+1174%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drake, North Dakota?

Drake, North Dakota has about 275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Drake, North Dakota earns about $20,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drake, North Dakota expensive?

In Drake, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $26,700, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Drake, North Dakota?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Drake, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drake, North Dakota?

About 30.7% of people in Drake, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drake, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Drake, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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