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Luverne

North Dakota · 27 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Luverne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,563. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
+18%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
203 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−8%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1244770931990201020202024Luverne
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,563
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,465
+302%since 2000
from $12,042 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+48.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction44.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(2)
Diversity Score9.2%(5)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−41%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
81.8%
+44.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
Female
36.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% 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 Luverne, North Dakota?

Luverne, North Dakota has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Luverne, North Dakota earns about $116,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Luverne, North Dakota?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Luverne, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luverne, North Dakota?

About 23.1% of people in Luverne, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luverne, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Luverne, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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