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Lisbon

North Dakota · 2,184 residents (2025 est.) · 2.293 sq mi
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Lisbon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $192,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,259
−1%since 2000
from 2,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−1%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,184 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lisbon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,327
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,024 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,676
+85%since 2000
from $18,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+19%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,100
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+77%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,253)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,061)
Black2.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(32)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other4.4%(99)
Diversity Score20.6%(466)
Diversity Score
21
+1076%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lisbon, North Dakota?

Lisbon, North Dakota has about 2,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lisbon, North Dakota earns about $64,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lisbon, North Dakota expensive?

In Lisbon, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $192,100, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Lisbon, North Dakota?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lisbon, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lisbon, North Dakota?

About 15.4% of people in Lisbon, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lisbon, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lisbon, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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