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Valley City

North Dakota · 6,575 residents · 4.296 sq mi
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Valley City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,734. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,575
−4%since 2000
from 6,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,530 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Valley City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,734
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,380
+99%since 2000
from $16,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(5,890)
Black2.6%(173)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(146)
Asian1%(67)
Other5.5%(364)
Diversity Score26.1%(1,717)
Diversity Score
26
+469%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley City, North Dakota?

Valley City, North Dakota has about 6,575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley City, North Dakota earns about $51,734 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 $136,300, and the typical rent is about $735 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 11.4% 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 588 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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