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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Harwood

North Dakota · 577 residents · 1.304 sq mi
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Harwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $67,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
−5%vs 2000
vs 607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5486357238118981990201020202024Harwood
2024819
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 59.2%(53)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 99.9%(57)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.7%(62)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 1911.4%(66)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244%(23)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3416.1%(93)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4423.6%(136)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.8%(51)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 643.5%(20)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 742.1%(12)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 840.3%(2)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.3%(2)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,787
−35%vs 2000
vs $21,191 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
0.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $100,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $442 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
96.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.3% in 2000
3.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(575)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(24)
Ancestry
German28.6%(234)
Norwegian23.8%(195)
English5.5%(45)
Irish5.4%(44)
Swedish4.9%(40)
Scottish3.5%(29)
French2.9%(24)
Polish1.6%(13)
American1.2%(10)
Russian1.1%(9)
Italian1%(8)
Czech0.9%(7)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.9%(7)
Hungarian0.7%(6)
Romanian0.7%(6)
Dutch0.5%(4)
Canadian0.4%(3)
Finnish0.4%(3)
Belgian0.2%(2)
Greek0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+115%vs 2000
vs 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16.8%(50)
Married72.5%(216)
Widowed1%(3)
Divorced9.7%(29)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(56)
Married77.2%(244)
Widowed3.5%(11)
Divorced1.6%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harwood, North Dakota?

Harwood, North Dakota has about 577 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harwood, North Dakota earns about $42,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harwood, North Dakota expensive?

In Harwood, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Harwood, North Dakota?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harwood, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harwood, North Dakota?

About 0.9% of people in Harwood, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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