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Hankinson

North Dakota · 936 residents (2025 est.) · 1.858 sq mi
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Hankinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,643. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 254 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
804
−24%since 2000
from 1,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
433 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+1%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:936 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7188681K1K1K1990201020202024Hankinson
2024804
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,643
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,395
+113%since 2000
from $15,676 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−1%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(993)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(779)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(25)
Diversity Score7.5%(61)
Diversity Score
8
+82%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hankinson, North Dakota?

Hankinson, North Dakota has about 804 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hankinson, North Dakota earns about $74,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hankinson, North Dakota expensive?

In Hankinson, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $131,000, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Hankinson, North Dakota?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hankinson, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hankinson, North Dakota?

About 6.7% of people in Hankinson, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hankinson, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hankinson, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 242 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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