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Killdeer

North Dakota · 912 residents (2025 est.) · 1.85 sq mi
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Killdeer is home to 985 people in North Dakota. That puts it in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Growth has run 38% since 2000, or 272 more people. The average commute runs 14 minutes. The median age is 34.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 2% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 363%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

985
+38%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
912 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
533 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 457 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
34.5
−21%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.85 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6557458359251K19902000201020202024Killdeer
2024985
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.3%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(74)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.9%(107)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.9%(127)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.7%(135)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545%(49)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(112)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(116)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.8%(37)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.4%(43)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$89,750
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$42,805
+149%since 2000
from $17,173 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+49.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
9.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.391
−14%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$341,100
+363%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$893
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237 in 2000
US average: $1,442
72.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.1% rent
24.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.63 people
+23%since 2009
from 2.13 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
18.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
11.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+145%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(665)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(52)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other4.9%(48)
25
−10%since 2009
from 27 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
Mexican3.2%(32)
Asian origin
Japanese0.5%(5)
Ancestry
German32.6%(321)
Norwegian11.3%(111)
Irish7%(69)
Polish6.9%(68)
English5.5%(54)
Swedish3.8%(37)
American2.6%(26)
Russian2.4%(24)
Italian1.4%(14)
Scottish1.3%(13)
Czech0.9%(9)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.7%(7)
Ukrainian0.5%(5)
Danish0.2%(2)
French0.2%(2)
Welsh0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

25.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
61.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
17.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
59.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
66.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
34.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
45.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
15.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2013
from 8.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
99.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
90.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.2%(142)
Married50.4%(203)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.4%(58)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(60)
Married58.3%(186)
Widowed11%(35)
Divorced11.9%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2013
from 8.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
59.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
17.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
11.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
23.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)17%(18)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.4%(46)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 106 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Killdeer, North Dakota?

Killdeer, North Dakota has about 985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Killdeer, North Dakota earns about $89,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Killdeer, North Dakota expensive?

In Killdeer, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $341,100, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Killdeer, North Dakota?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Killdeer, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Killdeer, North Dakota?

About 9.4% of people in Killdeer, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Killdeer, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Killdeer, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 300 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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