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Fordville

North Dakota · 207 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Fordville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,813. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−22%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762132512883261990201020202024Fordville
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,813
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,042
+172%since 2000
from $12,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance20.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(10)
Diversity Score
5
+2%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordville, North Dakota?

Fordville, North Dakota has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fordville, North Dakota earns about $62,813 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 $65,900.

How educated are people in Fordville, North Dakota?

About 24.8% 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 4.6% 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 106 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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