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Oxbow

North Dakota · 305 residents · 1.532 sq mi
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Oxbow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,875. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $272,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 171% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% 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
305
+23%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
571752944125311990201020202024Oxbow
2024491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,875
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,305
+46%since 2000
from $35,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing13%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(19)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 99.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+104%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxbow, North Dakota?

Oxbow, North Dakota has about 305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oxbow, North Dakota earns about $126,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxbow, North Dakota expensive?

In Oxbow, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $272,900.

How educated are people in Oxbow, North Dakota?

About 57.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oxbow, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxbow, North Dakota?

About 2.8% of people in Oxbow, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxbow, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxbow, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 218 percent over that period.

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