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Fort Totten

North Dakota · 1,160 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 $28,917. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 19.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 19.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,160
+22%since 2000
from 952 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
19.0
+4%since 2000
from 18.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7799411K1K1K1990201020202024Fort Totten
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,917
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,395 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,177
+58%since 2000
from $5,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$415
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
60.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.2%(1,139)
Diversity Score7.5%(87)
Diversity Score
7
−89%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
+1%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2011
from 36.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Totten, North Dakota?

Fort Totten, North Dakota has about 1,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Totten, North Dakota earns about $28,917 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 $415 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Totten, North Dakota?

About 1.4% 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 50.1% 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 327 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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