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Powers Lake

North Dakota · 280 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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Powers Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,688. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $35,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
−9%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+1%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332903474044611990201020202024Powers Lake
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,214
+83%since 2000
from $14,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−52.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−29%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(8)
Diversity Score
3
−17%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−5%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

Powers Lake, North Dakota has about 280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powers Lake, North Dakota earns about $39,688 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 $35,300, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

About 20.5% 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 5.6% 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 162 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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