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Fort Yates

North Dakota · 167 residents (2025 est.) · 0.06 sq mi
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Fort Yates is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,250. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $129,200. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 164%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107
−53%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,783 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 3,800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+48%since 2000
from 24.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:167 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
941341742142541990201020202024Fort Yates
2024107
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,250
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,733
+213%since 2000
from $9,512 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+61.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−37%since 2010
from 0.532 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
94
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other87.9%(94)
Diversity Score26.7%(29)
Diversity Score
27
−56%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
21.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
91.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.0%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+39.0 ptssince 2017
from 47.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Yates, North Dakota?

Fort Yates, North Dakota has about 107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Yates, North Dakota earns about $97,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Yates, North Dakota expensive?

In Fort Yates, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $129,200.

How educated are people in Fort Yates, North Dakota?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Yates, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 23.4% of people in Fort Yates, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Yates, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Yates, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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