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Forman

North Dakota · 509 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Forman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,600. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
+1%since 2000
from 506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
−1%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4424915405896381990201020202024Forman
2024617
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,792
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,193
+114%since 2000
from $20,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(494)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(480)
Black1.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score10.3%(53)
Diversity Score
10
+163%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forman, North Dakota?

Forman, North Dakota has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forman, North Dakota earns about $54,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forman, North Dakota expensive?

In Forman, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $111,600, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Forman, North Dakota?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Forman, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forman, North Dakota?

About 7.1% of people in Forman, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forman, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Forman, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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