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Spiritwood Lake

North Dakota · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 1.14 sq mi
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Spiritwood Lake is home to 177 people in North Dakota. At a median age of 59.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That is roughly 135% ahead of the North Dakota median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 105 people. Households take in $180,000 a year at the median, 119% more than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

177
+146%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
96 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
155 / sq mi
+88%since 2009
from 82 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
59.1
+26%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.14 sq mi
Population, 19902024
448011715318919902000201020202024Spiritwood Lake
2024177
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.7%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.4%(6)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.7%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.2%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(19)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.4%(6)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6442.9%(76)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.6%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(9)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$180,000
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$94,500
+284%since 2000
from $24,637 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.0%
+71.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.303
−6%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
31.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.21 people
+6%since 2010
from 2.08 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German75.7%(134)
Norwegian20.3%(36)
Irish15.3%(27)
English6.8%(12)
Swedish5.6%(10)
Polish5.1%(9)
Danish2.3%(4)
Arab1.1%(2)
Syrian1.1%(2)
Dutch1.1%(2)
French1.1%(2)
Czech0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

43.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.5 min
+145%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
72.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
6.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
24.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
48.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2013
from 1.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
98.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.6%(12)
Married82.9%(68)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.4%(2)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married97.3%(73)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.7%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2013
from 1.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
63.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
32.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
92.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
23.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota?

Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota earns about $180,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota?

About 2.3% of people in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 216 percent over that period.

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

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