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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powers Lake

North Dakota · 309 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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Powers Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,143. Population has fallen 30% since 1990, a loss of 133 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,900. With a median age of 46.8, 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 46.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

309
−30%since 1990
from 442 in 1990
1990 – 2025
222 / sq mi
−30%since 1990
from 318 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
+23%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2332903474044611990201020202024Powers Lake
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,143
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,894
+82%since 1990
from $8,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−11.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.2
−33%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.9%(4)
Diversity Score4.4%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.2%(10)
3
−27%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+17%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

Powers Lake, North Dakota has about 309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

The typical household in Powers Lake, North Dakota earns about $27,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powers Lake, North Dakota expensive?

In Powers Lake, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Powers Lake, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

About 9.0% of people in Powers Lake, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powers Lake, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Powers Lake, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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