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Tower City

North Dakota · 253 residents · 2.049 sq mi
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Tower City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
253
Unchangedsince 2000
from 252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2202542883223561990201020202024Tower City
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,016
+21%since 2000
from $15,652 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tower City, North Dakota?

Tower City, North Dakota has about 253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tower City, North Dakota?

The typical household in Tower City, North Dakota earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tower City, North Dakota expensive?

In Tower City, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Tower City, North Dakota?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tower City, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tower City, North Dakota?

About 5.5% of people in Tower City, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tower City, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tower City, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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