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Porcupine

North Dakota · 138 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Porcupine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 18.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
+1%since 2023
from 136 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
683 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 673 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
18.7
+12%since 2023
from 16.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
072145217289201020202024Porcupine
2024138
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,469
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,135
+9%since 2023
from $13,865 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
+2%since 2023
from 0.328 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$531
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $771 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
63.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.1%(132)
Diversity Score7.1%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.3%(115)
Diversity Score34.7%(48)
Diversity Score
35
+387%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.3 min
−7%since 2023
from 46.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
+29.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Female
54.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porcupine, North Dakota?

Porcupine, North Dakota has about 138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Porcupine, North Dakota earns about $70,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porcupine, North Dakota expensive?

In Porcupine, North Dakota, the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Porcupine, North Dakota?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Porcupine, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porcupine, North Dakota?

About 11.6% of people in Porcupine, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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