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Steele

North Dakota · 715 residents · 0.555 sq mi
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Steele has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $62,300. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
−6%since 2000
from 761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,288 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−6%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5946757578389191990201020202024Steele
2024757
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,841 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,244
+21%since 2000
from $16,767 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food12.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$345
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(682)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian2.1%(15)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score12.6%(90)
Diversity Score
13
+3727%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele, North Dakota?

Steele, North Dakota has about 715 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Steele, North Dakota earns about $23,750 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 $62,300, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Steele, North Dakota?

About 25.3% 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 30.9% 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 53 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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