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Mayville

North Dakota · 1,807 residents (2025 est.) · 1.88 sq mi
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Mayville is home to 1,976 people in North Dakota. This skews young, with a median age of 28.2. 48% of homes are owner-occupied. 73% were living in the same home a year earlier. Getting to work takes 16 minutes on average. The typical home is worth $198,200, having roughly tripled since 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,976
+1%since 2000
from 1,953 in 2000
1,807 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,049 / sq mi
+13%since 2009
from 929 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
28.2
−22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.88 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Mayville
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(116)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(149)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.2%(260)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2416.2%(320)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(249)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(185)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(207)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.2%(103)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.3%(125)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(95)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(85)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$55,735
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,635 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,980
+81%since 2000
from $17,079 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
19.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.523
+27%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$198,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$854
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
48.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
52.0% rent
13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.11 people
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.10 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
25.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
46.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.6
+68%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,901)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,665)
Black2.9%(58)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(133)
35
+100%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(98)
Spaniard0.7%(14)
Chilean0.4%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.5%(9)
Ancestry
Norwegian31.3%(618)
German16.7%(330)
Irish5.3%(104)
English4.8%(94)
Swedish3.5%(70)
French3.3%(65)
American3%(59)
Polish1.9%(38)
Czech1.3%(25)
British0.9%(17)
Dutch0.7%(14)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.5%(10)
Australian0.5%(9)
Italian0.5%(9)
Swiss0.4%(8)
Finnish0.2%(4)
Danish0.2%(3)
Ukrainian0.2%(3)
Israeli0.1%(2)
Slovak0.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

30.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
60.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
85.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
21.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2013
from 4.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
73.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
94.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married58.6%(485)
Married30.3%(251)
Widowed1.8%(15)
Divorced9.3%(77)
Women 15+
Never married39.8%(319)
Married29.2%(234)
Widowed18.7%(150)
Divorced12.2%(98)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2013
from 4.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
53.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
70.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)21.4%(18)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.6%(19)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era2.4%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7.1%(6)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 84 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayville, North Dakota?

Mayville, North Dakota has about 1,976 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mayville, North Dakota earns about $55,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayville, North Dakota expensive?

In Mayville, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $198,200, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Mayville, North Dakota?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mayville, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayville, North Dakota?

About 19.0% of people in Mayville, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayville, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayville, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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