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Walcott

North Dakota · 262 residents · 1.016 sq mi
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Walcott is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,074. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $117,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262
+39%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.7
+4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702102502893291990201020202024Walcott
2024272
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(21)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.3%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(38)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.3%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(31)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.6%(33)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.3%(14)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.9%(18)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,074
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,468
+101%since 2000
from $16,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−22%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Walcott on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.8%(7)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(2)
Ancestry
Norwegian31.9%(102)
German26.3%(84)
Irish11.3%(36)
English6.9%(22)
Swedish6.9%(22)
Russian3.1%(10)
American2.5%(8)
Danish2.5%(8)
French1.9%(6)
Dutch0.9%(3)
Belgian0.6%(2)
Finnish0.6%(2)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.6%(2)
Welsh0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(24)
Married70.3%(71)
Widowed2%(2)
Divorced4%(4)
Women 15+
Never married30.7%(27)
Married62.5%(55)
Widowed4.5%(4)
Divorced2.3%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walcott, North Dakota?

Walcott, North Dakota has about 262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walcott, North Dakota earns about $80,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walcott, North Dakota expensive?

In Walcott, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Walcott, North Dakota?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Walcott, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walcott, North Dakota?

About 1.3% of people in Walcott, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walcott, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Walcott, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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