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Fort Ransom

North Dakota · 95 residents (2025 est.) · 0.308 sq mi
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Fort Ransom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $216,700. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
+51%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
+22%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:95 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6078961141321990201020202024Fort Ransom
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,293
+239%since 2000
from $14,242 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
+59%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,700
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+2%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−57.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Ransom, North Dakota?

Fort Ransom, North Dakota has about 106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Ransom, North Dakota?

The typical household in Fort Ransom, North Dakota earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Ransom, North Dakota expensive?

In Fort Ransom, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $216,700.

How educated are people in Fort Ransom, North Dakota?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Ransom, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Ransom, North Dakota?

About 7.5% of people in Fort Ransom, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Ransom, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Ransom, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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