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Leal

North Dakota · 23 residents (2025 est.) · 0.129 sq mi
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Leal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,500. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23
−36%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6162737481990201020202024Leal
202423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,687
+132%since 2000
from $10,662 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−1%since 2010
from 0.323 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing30%
US avg: 0.4%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% 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
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
58.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 2.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.8%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Leal, North Dakota?

Leal, North Dakota has about 23 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leal, North Dakota earns about $70,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Leal, North Dakota?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leal, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leal, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Leal, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leal, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Leal, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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