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Park River

North Dakota · 1,403 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 $39,167. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $64,500. With a median age of 49.4, 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 49.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,403
−9%since 2000
from 1,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+9%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Park River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,490
+72%since 2000
from $15,990 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,455)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(40)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.6%(37)
Diversity Score12.5%(175)
Diversity Score
12
+82%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park River, North Dakota?

Park River, North Dakota has about 1,403 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park River, North Dakota earns about $39,167 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Park River, North Dakota?

About 19.0% 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 10.5% 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 344 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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