CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Sykeston

North Dakota · 117 residents · 0.395 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Sykeston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,432. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $27,500. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−24%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.9
+18%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64941251551851990201020202024Sykeston
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,432
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,571
+46%since 2000
from $11,342 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−56.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+38%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sykeston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
33.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sykeston

Sharon
Pop 110
Huetter
Pop 105
Minidoka
Pop 95
Lone Oak
Pop 116
Places similar to Sykeston
Head to head

Compare Sykeston to nearby cities

SYKESTON VS
Jamestown
Income$56,554+131%
Home value$199,800+627%
Population15,688+16414%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SYKESTON VS
Bismarck
Income$78,387+221%
Home value$300,300+992%
Population77,963+81966%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SYKESTON VS
Mandan
Income$71,780+194%
Home value$259,800+845%
Population25,061+26280%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SYKESTON VS
Minot
Income$73,219+200%
Home value$257,100+835%
Population47,308+49698%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sykeston, North Dakota?

Sykeston, North Dakota has about 117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sykeston, North Dakota earns about $24,432 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 $27,500.

How educated are people in Sykeston, North Dakota?

About 24.1% 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 13.2% 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 58 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Dakota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sykeston with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →