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Kenmare

North Dakota · 961 residents · 1.341 sq mi
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Kenmare has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,773. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $118,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
961
−11%since 2000
from 1,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−13%since 2000
from 47.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8549531K1K1K1990201020202024Kenmare
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,773
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,649
+99%since 2000
from $15,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+71%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,062)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(877)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(33)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other2.3%(22)
Diversity Score17.2%(165)
Diversity Score
17
+1372%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenmare, North Dakota?

Kenmare, North Dakota has about 961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kenmare, North Dakota earns about $53,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenmare, North Dakota expensive?

In Kenmare, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Kenmare, North Dakota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kenmare, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenmare, North Dakota?

About 14.4% of people in Kenmare, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenmare, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenmare, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 256 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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