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Dwight

North Dakota · 80 residents · 0.194 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,600. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
+7%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+5%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
325069871051990201020202024Dwight
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,422
+73%since 2000
from $17,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
6.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(12)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+130%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dwight, North Dakota?

Dwight, North Dakota has about 80 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Dwight, North Dakota expensive?

In Dwight, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $115,600.

How educated are people in Dwight, North Dakota?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dwight, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dwight, North Dakota?

About 12.3% of people in Dwight, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dwight, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dwight, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 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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