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Sykeston

North Dakota · 95 residents (2025 est.) · 0.395 sq mi
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Sykeston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,422. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 13% 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 $66,700. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−25%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+13%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:95 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
64941251551851990201020202024Sykeston
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,422
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,539
+213%since 2000
from $11,342 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+32%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services10.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+119%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.3%(5)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+1%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sykeston, North Dakota?

Sykeston, North Dakota has about 114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sykeston, North Dakota earns about $37,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sykeston, North Dakota expensive?

In Sykeston, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $66,700.

How educated are people in Sykeston, North Dakota?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sykeston, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sykeston, North Dakota?

About 8.8% of people in Sykeston, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sykeston, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sykeston, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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