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Willow City

North Dakota · 148 residents (2025 est.) · 0.468 sq mi
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Willow City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $64,500. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
+8%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+12%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:148 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
731271822362901990201020202024Willow City
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,109
+203%since 2000
from $11,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−20%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+38%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(204)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(24)
Diversity Score22.7%(54)
Diversity Score
23
+843%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−59.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow City, North Dakota?

Willow City, North Dakota has about 238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow City, North Dakota earns about $74,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow City, North Dakota expensive?

In Willow City, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Willow City, North Dakota?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willow City, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.9% of people in Willow City, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow City, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow City, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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