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Sarles

North Dakota · 16 residents · 0.261 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 9 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16
−36%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.5
−55%since 2000
from 56.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2265074981990201020202024Sarles
202419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,867
+58%since 2000
from $21,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information50%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
12.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.1%(2)
Diversity Score38.1%(6)
Diversity Score
38
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+45.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
Female
22.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sarles, North Dakota?

Sarles, North Dakota has about 16 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sarles, North Dakota?

About 66.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sarles, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sarles, North Dakota?

About 11.1% of people in Sarles, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sarles, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sarles, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -82 percent over that period.

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

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