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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Emerado

North Dakota · 510 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Emerado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,962. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,700. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
510
+6%since 1990
from 482 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.3
+22%since 1990
from 27.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2923524114705301990201020202024Emerado
2024346
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.3%(22)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(37)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.7%(34)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(38)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 248%(41)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3420.4%(104)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.8%(101)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.5%(69)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.6%(44)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 742.9%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841%(5)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,962
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,477
+57%since 1990
from $11,135 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.9%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
53.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Emerado on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(427)
Black8.7%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian2.7%(13)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(383)
Black5.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(35)
Asian2.7%(14)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.3%(15)
Ancestry
German25.1%(87)
English15.3%(53)
Irish11%(38)
Norwegian6.1%(21)
French4.9%(17)
Welsh2.3%(8)
Russian1.7%(6)
American0.9%(3)
Scottish0.9%(3)
Danish0.6%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−7%since 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.2%(104)
Married42.6%(98)
Widowed1.3%(3)
Divorced10.9%(25)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(51)
Married54.1%(100)
Widowed2.2%(4)
Divorced16.2%(30)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerado, North Dakota?

Emerado, North Dakota has about 510 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Emerado, North Dakota earns about $25,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerado, North Dakota expensive?

In Emerado, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Emerado, North Dakota?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Emerado, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerado, North Dakota?

About 22.9% of people in Emerado, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emerado, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Emerado, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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