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Max

North Dakota · 331 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Max has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,974. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $115,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
331
+19%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−17%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1642262883504121990201020202024Max
2024358
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,974
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,702
+118%since 2000
from $13,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services11.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
10.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+88%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(292)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(19)
Diversity Score16.4%(54)
Diversity Score
16
+349%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.5 min
+194%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Max, North Dakota?

Max, North Dakota has about 331 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Max, North Dakota earns about $51,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Max, North Dakota expensive?

In Max, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $115,400.

How educated are people in Max, North Dakota?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Max, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Max, North Dakota?

About 4.1% of people in Max, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Max, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Max, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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