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North Dakota · 36 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Forbes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,458. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
−44%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
149 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
−6%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15314763791990201020202024Forbes
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,458
+186%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,452
+112%since 2000
from $16,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+76.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services11.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

Owner-occupied
64.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(2)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
27.8%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−81.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Female
41.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forbes, North Dakota?

Forbes, North Dakota has about 36 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forbes, North Dakota earns about $81,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Forbes, North Dakota?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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 27 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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