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Spiritwood Lake

North Dakota · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 1.141 sq mi
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Spiritwood Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $180,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 105 residents. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 135% more than the North Dakota median.

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

Total population
177
+146%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+26%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:96 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44801171531891990201020202024Spiritwood Lake
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$180,000
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+145%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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