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Fort Ransom

North Dakota · 91 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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Population has grown 30% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,500. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
+30%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+14%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6078961141321990201020202024Fort Ransom
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,673
+87%since 2000
from $14,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Median home value
$122,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
19.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(89)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+87%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
36.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Ransom, North Dakota?

Fort Ransom, North Dakota has about 91 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Fort Ransom, North Dakota expensive?

In Fort Ransom, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Ransom, North Dakota?

About 17.2% 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 12.4% 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 35 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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