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Gardner

North Dakota · 125 residents (2025 est.) · 0.497 sq mi
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Gardner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $276,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 227%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
+56%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
65831001171351990201020202024Gardner
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,750
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,238
+166%since 2000
from $16,278 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
+85%since 2010
from 0.150 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,800
+227%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+80%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(7)
Diversity Score13.2%(17)
Diversity Score
13
+11%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+137%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 96.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 3.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−98.4 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gardner, North Dakota?

Gardner, North Dakota has about 125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gardner, North Dakota?

The typical household in Gardner, North Dakota earns about $103,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gardner, North Dakota expensive?

In Gardner, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $276,800.

How educated are people in Gardner, North Dakota?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gardner, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gardner, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Gardner, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gardner, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gardner, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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