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Killdeer

North Dakota · 912 residents (2025 est.) · 1.849 sq mi
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Killdeer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,750. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $341,100. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

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

Total population
985
+38%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
533 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−21%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:912 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6557458359251K1990201020202024Killdeer
2024985
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,750
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$341,100
+363%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+208%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(665)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(52)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other4.9%(48)
Diversity Score24.6%(242)
Diversity Score
25
+1008%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
1.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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