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Dunseith

North Dakota · 773 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 $33,533. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $39,600. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
773
+5%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6066847618389161990201020202024Dunseith
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,533
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,756
+66%since 2000
from $9,478 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$563
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15%(116)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other80.1%(619)
Diversity Score38.9%(300)
Diversity Score
39
+492%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
10.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunseith, North Dakota?

Dunseith, North Dakota has about 773 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dunseith, North Dakota earns about $33,533 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Dunseith, North Dakota?

About 18.2% 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 28.2% 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 50 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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