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North River

North Dakota · 56 residents (2025 est.) · 0.061 sq mi
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North River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $376,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+22%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:56 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
43536373831990201020202024North River
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,346
+149%since 2000
from $22,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+60%since 2010
from 0.225 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.6
+55%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2011
from 88.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North River, North Dakota?

North River, North Dakota has about 70 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North River, North Dakota earns about $147,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North River, North Dakota expensive?

In North River, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $376,900.

How educated are people in North River, North Dakota?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in North River, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North River, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in North River, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North River, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, North River, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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