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Velva

North Dakota · 1,086 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Velva has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $157,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,086
+4%since 2000
from 1,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9301K1K1K1K1990201020202024Velva
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,208
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,686
+88%since 2000
from $15,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+63%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,039)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,026)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.7%(40)
Diversity Score12.2%(132)
Diversity Score
12
+752%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Velva, North Dakota?

Velva, North Dakota has about 1,086 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Velva, North Dakota?

The typical household in Velva, North Dakota earns about $60,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Velva, North Dakota expensive?

In Velva, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $157,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Velva, North Dakota?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Velva, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Velva, North Dakota?

About 4.4% of people in Velva, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Velva, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Velva, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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