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South Heart

North Dakota · 419 residents (2025 est.) · 1.347 sq mi
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South Heart is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,564. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $324,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 243%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
+64%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:419 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1662723794855922000201020202024South Heart
2024503
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,564
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,636
+318%since 2000
from $13,059 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+61.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−11%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing33.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,500
+243%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+56%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
95
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(303)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.7%(79)
Diversity Score42.2%(212)
Diversity Score
42
+5050%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Heart, North Dakota?

South Heart, North Dakota has about 503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Heart, North Dakota?

The typical household in South Heart, North Dakota earns about $142,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Heart, North Dakota expensive?

In South Heart, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $324,500, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in South Heart, North Dakota?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Heart, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Heart, North Dakota?

About 2.2% of people in South Heart, 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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