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New Rockford

North Dakota · 1,391 residents · 1.718 sq mi
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New Rockford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,353. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,800. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,391
−5%since 2000
from 1,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
810 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+9%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024New Rockford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,353
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,701
+26%since 2000
from $16,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,430)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,305)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(41)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other3.8%(53)
Diversity Score16.9%(234)
Diversity Score
17
+877%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Rockford, North Dakota?

New Rockford, North Dakota has about 1,391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Rockford, North Dakota?

The typical household in New Rockford, North Dakota earns about $37,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Rockford, North Dakota expensive?

In New Rockford, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in New Rockford, North Dakota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Rockford, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Rockford, North Dakota?

About 13.7% of people in New Rockford, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Rockford, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Rockford, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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