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Steele County

North Dakota · 1,798 residents · 712.143 sq mi
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Steele County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,167. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 460 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,000. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,798
−20%since 2000
from 2,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+17%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Steele County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,167
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,757 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,907
+121%since 2000
from $17,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+1%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,220)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,721)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(18)
Diversity Score7.8%(140)
Diversity Score
8
+1059%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele County, North Dakota?

Steele County, North Dakota has about 1,798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steele County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Steele County, North Dakota earns about $77,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steele County, North Dakota expensive?

In Steele County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Steele County, North Dakota?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Steele County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steele County, North Dakota?

About 9.6% of people in Steele County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steele County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Steele County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 622 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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