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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rugby

North Dakota · 2,909 residents · 2.285 sq mi
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Rugby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $38,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,909
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,273 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 44.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rugby
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,603
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,482 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,003
−30%vs 2000
vs $14,380 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
67.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
1.9
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,873)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(60)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,906)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score0.3%(7)
0
−87%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.5%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rugby, North Dakota?

Rugby, North Dakota has about 2,909 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rugby, North Dakota earns about $20,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rugby, North Dakota expensive?

In Rugby, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $38,400, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Rugby, North Dakota?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rugby, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rugby, North Dakota?

About 11.8% of people in Rugby, 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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