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Finley

North Dakota · 401 residents · 3.487 sq mi
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Finley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,662. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 114 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401
−22%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
115 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+12%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2663424184935691990201020202024Finley
2024329
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,662
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,285
+96%since 2000
from $17,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−10%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(381)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(14)
Diversity Score15.6%(63)
Diversity Score
16
+3041%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Female
42.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Finley, North Dakota?

Finley, North Dakota has about 401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Finley, North Dakota earns about $70,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Finley, North Dakota expensive?

In Finley, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Finley, North Dakota?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Finley, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Finley, North Dakota?

About 1.5% of people in Finley, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Finley, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Finley, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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