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Powers Lake

North Dakota · 385 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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Powers Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $153,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 201%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
+25%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−25%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332903474044611990201020202024Powers Lake
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,189
+163%since 2000
from $14,894 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing14.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+201%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+188%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+93%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(352)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(21)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other6.1%(23)
Diversity Score27.6%(106)
Diversity Score
28
+751%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

Powers Lake, North Dakota has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powers Lake, North Dakota earns about $63,750 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 $153,600, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Powers Lake, North Dakota?

About 22.1% 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 13.4% 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 57 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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