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Dunseith

North Dakota · 739 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Dunseith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $29,200. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

739
+2%since 1990
from 723 in 1990
1990 – 2025
738 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 722 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.5
+3%since 1990
from 26.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6066847618389161990201020202024Dunseith
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,917
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,394 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,478
+89%since 1990
from $5,015 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.5%
−12.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$274
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
50.6%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
49.4% rent
1.6
−27%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.1%(420)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(182)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.6%(49)
7
−89%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
+11%since 1990
from 10.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunseith, North Dakota?

Dunseith, North Dakota has about 739 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dunseith, North Dakota earns about $17,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunseith, North Dakota expensive?

In Dunseith, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $29,200, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Dunseith, North Dakota?

About 17.7% 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 36.5% 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 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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