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Fort Totten

North Dakota · 1,038 residents · 8.6 sq mi
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Fort Totten has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 13.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 13.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,038
+9%since 2000
from 952 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
13.0
−29%since 2000
from 18.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7799411K1K1K1990201020202024Fort Totten
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,250
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,395 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,533
+26%since 2000
from $5,165 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.579
+12%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$337
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.7%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(8)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.3%(660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.2%(1,019)
Diversity Score4.5%(47)
Diversity Score
4
−94%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
20.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2011
from 36.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.8%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.4%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 33.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Totten, North Dakota?

Fort Totten, North Dakota has about 1,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Totten, North Dakota earns about $20,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Totten, North Dakota expensive?

In Fort Totten, North Dakota, the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Totten, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Totten, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 39.8% of people in Fort Totten, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Totten, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Totten, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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