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Lankin

North Dakota · 98 residents (2025 est.) · 0.287 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
−17%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
−16%since 2000
from 53.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:98 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
811091371641921990201020202024Lankin
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,995
+137%since 2000
from $16,016 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−10%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing56.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction56.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score2.3%(2)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+35.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
3.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.4%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lankin, North Dakota?

Lankin, North Dakota has about 109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lankin, North Dakota expensive?

In Lankin, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Lankin, North Dakota?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lankin, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lankin, North Dakota?

About 31.2% of people in Lankin, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lankin, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lankin, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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