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Neche

North Dakota · 344 residents · 0.347 sq mi
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Neche has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,542. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 18% 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 $89,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344
−21%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−14%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3013473934384841990201020202024Neche
2024398
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,542
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,852
+21%since 2000
from $23,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+43%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(23)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(314)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(15)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score16.6%(57)
Diversity Score
17
+27%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+86%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neche, North Dakota?

Neche, North Dakota has about 344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neche, North Dakota earns about $68,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neche, North Dakota expensive?

In Neche, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $89,200.

How educated are people in Neche, North Dakota?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Neche, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neche, North Dakota?

About 1.6% of people in Neche, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neche, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Neche, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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