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Valley City

North Dakota · 6,585 residents · 4.296 sq mi
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Valley City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,818. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $82,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
6,585
−4%since 2000
from 6,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,533 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Valley City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,818
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,050 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,176
+49%since 2000
from $16,257 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,603)
Black0.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(56)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(313)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(6,214)
Black1.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(96)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other0.9%(62)
Diversity Score10.9%(716)
Diversity Score
11
+137%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−13%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley City, North Dakota?

Valley City, North Dakota has about 6,585 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley City, North Dakota earns about $36,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley City, North Dakota expensive?

In Valley City, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $82,200, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Valley City, North Dakota?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valley City, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.0% of people in Valley City, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley City, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley City, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 578 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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