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Pettibone

North Dakota · 59 residents (2025 est.) · 0.182 sq mi
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Pettibone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−26%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.6
+38%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
365472901081990201020202024Pettibone
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,731
+292%since 2000
from $12,677 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+98%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(65)
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
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% 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
14.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.9%
+44.6 ptssince 2017
from 21.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+26.3 ptssince 2016
from 70.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2016
from 27.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettibone, North Dakota?

Pettibone, North Dakota has about 65 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pettibone, North Dakota earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Pettibone, North Dakota?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pettibone, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pettibone, North Dakota?

About 12.3% of people in Pettibone, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pettibone, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pettibone, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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