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Mooreton

North Dakota · 177 residents · 0.267 sq mi
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Mooreton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−13%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
663 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+26%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1481721962192431990201020202024Mooreton
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,308
+84%since 2000
from $16,434 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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 home value
$104,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score10.7%(19)
Diversity Score
11
+763%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 84.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mooreton, North Dakota?

Mooreton, North Dakota has about 177 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mooreton, North Dakota earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mooreton, North Dakota expensive?

In Mooreton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Mooreton, North Dakota?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mooreton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mooreton, North Dakota?

About 11.9% of people in Mooreton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mooreton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mooreton, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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