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Steele

North Dakota · 665 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 $47,875. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
665
−13%since 2000
from 761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,198 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
−4%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5946757578389191990201020202024Steele
2024757
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,056
+73%since 2000
from $16,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.3%(35)
Diversity Score
5
+1510%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele, North Dakota?

Steele, North Dakota has about 665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Steele, North Dakota earns about $47,875 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 $101,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Steele, North Dakota?

About 20.8% 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 8.4% 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 103 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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