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CITY · 2010 ACS

Horace

North Dakota · 2,430 residents · 12.666 sq mi
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Horace is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,071. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,515 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,430
+166%since 2000
from 915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.6
+18%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2341K3K4K5K1990201020202024Horace
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.5%(206)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 910.5%(256)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.2%(224)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.6%(184)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.7%(65)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.5%(255)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4419.2%(467)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416%(390)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.9%(264)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744%(96)
US avg: 7%
75 to 840.7%(17)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.2%(6)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,071
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,510 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,729
+158%since 2000
from $15,761 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Horace on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(899)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,350)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.9%(23)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.9%(21)
Mexican0.5%(11)
Ancestry
German46.4%(1,045)
Norwegian36.9%(831)
Irish6.9%(155)
French5.7%(129)
American5.1%(114)
Swedish4.7%(106)
English3.4%(77)
Polish3.2%(71)
Czech2.5%(57)
Belgian1.3%(29)
Russian1.2%(28)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.8%(18)
Italian0.8%(18)
Scottish0.8%(17)
Welsh0.6%(14)
Dutch0.4%(10)
Hungarian0.4%(9)
Slovak0.2%(4)
British0.1%(3)
Croatian0.1%(3)
Finnish0.1%(3)
Kenyan0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+137%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horace, North Dakota?

Horace, North Dakota has about 2,430 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Horace, North Dakota earns about $86,071 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 $203,500, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Horace, North Dakota?

About 39.0% 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 4.0% 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 1,800 residents, a change of about 286 percent over that period.

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

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