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Dunseith

North Dakota · 606 residents (2025 est.) · 1.002 sq mi
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Dunseith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,449. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
+11%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+32%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:606 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6066847618389161990201020202024Dunseith
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,449
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,315
+157%since 2000
from $9,478 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+6%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$364
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
56.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(182)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other73%(597)
Diversity Score51.1%(418)
Diversity Score
51
+679%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2013
from 56.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunseith, North Dakota?

Dunseith, North Dakota has about 818 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dunseith, North Dakota earns about $51,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunseith, North Dakota expensive?

In Dunseith, North Dakota, the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Dunseith, North Dakota?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dunseith, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunseith, North Dakota?

About 11.1% of people in Dunseith, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunseith, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunseith, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 95 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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