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Dunseith

North Dakota · 632 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 $33,958. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,900. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
632
−14%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+14%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6066847618389161990201020202024Dunseith
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,958
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,782
+67%since 2000
from $9,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$456
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other67.3%(425)
Diversity Score33.3%(210)
Diversity Score
33
+407%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2013
from 56.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunseith, North Dakota?

Dunseith, North Dakota has about 632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dunseith, North Dakota earns about $33,958 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 $38,900, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Dunseith, North Dakota?

About 12.2% 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 31.7% of people in Dunseith, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunseith, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunseith, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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