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Stanley

North Dakota · 2,321 residents · 4.507 sq mi
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Stanley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,761. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $180,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 244%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,321
+81%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−26%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Stanley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,761
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,993 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,432
+144%since 2000
from $15,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,700
+244%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,847)
Black0.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(295)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other1.4%(34)
Diversity Score35.7%(829)
Diversity Score
36
+1560%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, North Dakota?

Stanley, North Dakota has about 2,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stanley, North Dakota earns about $91,761 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 $180,700, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Stanley, North Dakota?

About 23.9% 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 5.3% 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 921 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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