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Fairdale

North Dakota · 30 residents · 0.316 sq mi
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Fairdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $21,300. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−41%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.3
+7%since 2000
from 57.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10294867861990201020202024Fairdale
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,737
+101%since 2000
from $9,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−20%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(29)
Black3.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(2)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairdale, North Dakota?

Fairdale, North Dakota has about 30 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairdale, North Dakota earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairdale, North Dakota expensive?

In Fairdale, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $21,300.

How educated are people in Fairdale, North Dakota?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fairdale, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairdale, North Dakota?

About 40.7% of people in Fairdale, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairdale, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairdale, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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