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Rugby

North Dakota · 2,509 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 $49,405. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,509
−15%since 2000
from 2,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,098 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+4%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rugby
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,405
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,253
+124%since 2000
from $14,380 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,201)
Black1.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(54)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other6.9%(173)
Diversity Score25.4%(638)
Diversity Score
25
+1136%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rugby, North Dakota?

Rugby, North Dakota has about 2,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rugby, North Dakota earns about $49,405 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 $140,600, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Rugby, North Dakota?

About 30.2% 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 15.7% of people in Rugby, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rugby, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rugby, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 400 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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