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Steele

North Dakota · 664 residents (2025 est.) · 0.555 sq mi
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Steele has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $161,000. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
757
−1%since 2000
from 761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+17%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:664 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5946757578389191990201020202024Steele
2024757
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,329
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,841 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,276
+116%since 2000
from $16,767 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−26%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(758)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(19)
Diversity Score18%(136)
Diversity Score
18
+5375%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−22%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele, North Dakota?

Steele, North Dakota has about 757 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Steele, North Dakota earns about $65,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steele, North Dakota expensive?

In Steele, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $161,000, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Steele, North Dakota?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Steele, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steele, North Dakota?

About 9.1% of people in Steele, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steele, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Steele, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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