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Hettinger

North Dakota · 1,226 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 $26,693. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,226
−6%since 2000
from 1,307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,479 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+4%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Hettinger
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,693
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,689 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,587
−7%since 2000
from $21,148 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$365
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+110%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,289)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,185)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other7.5%(91)
Diversity Score20.2%(248)
Diversity Score
20
+1073%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.6 min
−28%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hettinger, North Dakota?

Hettinger, North Dakota has about 1,226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hettinger, North Dakota earns about $26,693 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Hettinger, North Dakota?

About 19.1% 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 16.9% 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 347 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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