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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Park River

North Dakota · 1,535 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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Park River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,347. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,535
−12%since 1990
from 1,747 in 1990
1990 – 2025
593 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 675 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+11%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Park River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,347
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,022 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,990
+42%since 1990
from $11,229 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.7
−14%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,737)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,455)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(40)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.8%(105)
7
+380%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park River, North Dakota?

Park River, North Dakota has about 1,535 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Park River, North Dakota earns about $30,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park River, North Dakota expensive?

In Park River, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Park River, North Dakota?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Park River, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.8% of people in Park River, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park River, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Park River, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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