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Medora

North Dakota · 121 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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Medora has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,563. Population has grown 21% since 2000. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
+21%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−6%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
901201491782081990201020202024Medora
2024198
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,568
+14%since 2000
from $23,399 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$298
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
69.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(107)
Black1.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5%(6)
Asian1.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(24)
Diversity Score
20
+710%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
−9%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.8%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
35.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medora, North Dakota?

Medora, North Dakota has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Medora, North Dakota earns about $51,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medora, North Dakota expensive?

In Medora, North Dakota, the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Medora, North Dakota?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Medora, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medora, North Dakota?

About 27.5% of people in Medora, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medora, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Medora, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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