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Willow City

North Dakota · 149 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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Willow City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $41,400. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
−33%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+9%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
731271822362901990201020202024Willow City
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,055
+136%since 2000
from $11,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,400
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+70%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(8)
Diversity Score22.1%(33)
Diversity Score
22
+819%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Female
41.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow City, North Dakota?

Willow City, North Dakota has about 149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow City, North Dakota earns about $38,750 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 $41,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Willow City, North Dakota?

About 11.3% 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 32.7% 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 123 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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