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Hettinger

North Dakota · 1,307 residents · 0.829 sq mi
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Hettinger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,689. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 266 residents. Median home value is $40,100. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,307
−17%since 1990
from 1,573 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,577 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 1,897 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
+17%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Hettinger
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,689
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,200 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,148
+99%since 1990
from $10,637 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$297
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
36.3% rent
1.4
−23%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,289)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.7%(23)
2
+172%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hettinger, North Dakota?

Hettinger, North Dakota has about 1,307 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hettinger, North Dakota earns about $27,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hettinger, North Dakota expensive?

In Hettinger, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Hettinger, North Dakota?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hettinger, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hettinger, North Dakota?

About 8.1% of people in Hettinger, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hettinger, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hettinger, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 266 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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