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Horace

North Dakota · 7,001 residents (2025 est.) · 12.666 sq mi
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#30Fastest growingof 6,811+48.7%#32Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.4%#175Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.4%
The short version

Horace is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,578. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,673 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $414,500. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 176%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,588
+401%since 2000
from 915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
+102%since 2009
from 179 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
+12%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,001 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2341K3K4K5K1990201020202024Horace
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.2%(423)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.1%(507)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.5%(434)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(262)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(68)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.9%(682)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.7%(858)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.9%(728)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.2%(332)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.8%(221)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,578
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,510 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,553
+335%since 2000
from $15,761 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−7%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,500
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,146
+162%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(899)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,066)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(288)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(202)
Diversity Score
26
+170%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.3%(198)
Puerto Rican1.6%(73)
Spaniard0.4%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German41.9%(1,921)
Norwegian27%(1,241)
Russian7.2%(329)
Irish6.1%(278)
French4.2%(192)
Swedish2.8%(129)
English2.6%(120)
Slovene2.5%(113)
Czech2.4%(109)
Polish2.3%(106)
Finnish1.9%(86)
Scottish1.4%(62)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(41)
West Indian0.7%(33)
Croatian0.6%(29)
Italian0.6%(27)
Haitian0.6%(27)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(26)
Welsh0.5%(25)
American0.4%(19)
Austrian0.4%(19)
Jamaican0.1%(6)
Danish0.1%(4)
Ukrainian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Russian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+207%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 84.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.6%(413)
Married67.8%(1,185)
Widowed0.6%(10)
Divorced8%(139)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(316)
Married68.8%(1,016)
Widowed3%(44)
Divorced6.8%(101)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horace, North Dakota?

Horace, North Dakota has about 4,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Horace, North Dakota earns about $138,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horace, North Dakota expensive?

In Horace, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $414,500, and the typical rent is about $2,146 a month.

How educated are people in Horace, North Dakota?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Horace, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horace, North Dakota?

About 4.3% of people in Horace, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horace, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Horace, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,958 residents, a change of about 628 percent over that period.

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