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North Dakota · 53 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Forbes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,344. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 11 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $34,100. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

53
−17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
219 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
58.8
+13%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
15314763791990201020202024Forbes
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,344
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,380
+4%since 2000
from $16,741 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
9.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.210
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing25%
US avg: 3.1%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2018
24.1%
−54.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
20.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.2
+95%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

84.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
15.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
30.0%
−62.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

66.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
33.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
34.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forbes, North Dakota?

Forbes, North Dakota has about 53 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forbes, North Dakota earns about $27,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forbes, North Dakota expensive?

In Forbes, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $34,100.

How educated are people in Forbes, North Dakota?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Forbes, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forbes, North Dakota?

About 9.1% of people in Forbes, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forbes, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Forbes, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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