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Turtle Lake

North Dakota · 581 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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Turtle Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,900. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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

581
Unchangedsince 2000
from 580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,135 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
52.1
+1%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3874625376126871990201020202024Turtle Lake
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,667
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$22,161
+32%since 2000
from $16,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$47,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$373
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
28.4%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.4% rent
17.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
18.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
25.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.5
+24%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(554)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score3.3%(19)
3
+661%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−12%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
66.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
22.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
39.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Turtle Lake, North Dakota?

Turtle Lake, North Dakota has about 581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Turtle Lake, North Dakota?

The typical household in Turtle Lake, North Dakota earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turtle Lake, North Dakota expensive?

In Turtle Lake, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Turtle Lake, North Dakota?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Turtle Lake, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turtle Lake, North Dakota?

About 13.3% of people in Turtle Lake, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turtle Lake, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Turtle Lake, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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