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Fordville

North Dakota · 212 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Fordville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $27,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−20%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+14%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762132512883261990201020202024Fordville
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,458
+71%since 2000
from $12,516 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−52.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−37%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(252)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(16)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(40)
Diversity Score
19
+290%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordville, North Dakota?

Fordville, North Dakota has about 212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fordville, North Dakota earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fordville, North Dakota expensive?

In Fordville, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Fordville, North Dakota?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fordville, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fordville, North Dakota?

About 15.7% of people in Fordville, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fordville, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fordville, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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