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Stanley

North Dakota · 2,181 residents (2025 est.) · 4.507 sq mi
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Stanley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,573. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $237,900. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 274%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,097
+64%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−26%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Stanley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,573
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,993 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,030
+219%since 2000
from $15,349 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+12%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,900
+274%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,144
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+49%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,579)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(382)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(122)
Diversity Score49.6%(1,039)
Diversity Score
50
+2204%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, North Dakota?

Stanley, North Dakota has about 2,097 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stanley, North Dakota earns about $109,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanley, North Dakota expensive?

In Stanley, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $237,900, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.

How educated are people in Stanley, North Dakota?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stanley, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanley, North Dakota?

About 8.4% of people in Stanley, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 697 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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