CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9596
North Dakota · Foster County · 3,358 residents · 634.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35lowest short commute in ND#1105 US12.9 min#53highest rent burden in ND43.1%#59highest broadband in ND92.6%#60highest per-capita income in ND$46,993TRACT SHAPE · Foster County, ND
The short version
Census Tract 9596 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $167,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,358
+4%since 2020
from 3,231 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 5 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−2%since 2020
from 44.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,831
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,993
+23%since 2020
from $38,329 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+1%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
Retail trade13.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Construction6.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Manufacturing1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$167,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $151,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $598 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−23%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,070)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.8%(124)
Diversity Score12%(386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,126)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(57)
Asian1.8%(61)
Other3.1%(104)
Diversity Score16.5%(553)
Diversity Score
16
+38%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.9 min
+11%since 2020
from 11.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
48.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $87,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $167,500, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 8.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Foster CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024