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Turtle Lake

North Dakota · 542 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 $41,607. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $106,500. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542
−7%since 2000
from 580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+2%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3874625376126871990201020202024Turtle Lake
2024500
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,607
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,270
+62%since 2000
from $16,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+109%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(500)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(34)
Diversity Score
6
+1329%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turtle Lake, North Dakota?

Turtle Lake, North Dakota has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turtle Lake, North Dakota earns about $41,607 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 $106,500, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Turtle Lake, North Dakota?

About 22.2% 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 12.3% 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 120 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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