Alice, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Alice, North Dakota had a total population of 18, the 365th largest city in North Dakota. The poverty rate is 27.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Alice Quick Facts
How Alice Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23 | 18 | -21.7% |
How Alice Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Alice Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Cass County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | 12.9% | $281,900 |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | 8.8% | $321,900 |
| Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | 4.3% | $414,500 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | 7.1% | $278,400 |
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | 1.8% | $310,200 |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | 1.2% | $475,600 |
| Kindred | 996 | $105,104 | 3.5% | $297,800 |
| Enderlin | 985 | $74,625 | 12.5% | $148,600 |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | 1.3% | $321,100 |
| Argusville | 584 | $162,734 | 0.5% | $356,200 |
Cities Similar to Alice
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | 18 | $61,250 | $160,400 | 0.0% | 11.1% |
| Loraine | 18 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 83.3% |
| Monango | 18 | N/A | N/A | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| Sarles | 19 | $2,499 | $9,999 | 36.4% | 26.3% |
| Cathay | 17 | N/A | N/A | 20.0% | 18.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 18, Alice's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Alice is a small community located in North Dakota, within Cass County. The total population is 18. It ranks as the 365th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Alice is 37.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 157% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Alice, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Alice was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Alice, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alice, North Dakota?
Alice, North Dakota has a population of 18 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Alice, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Alice — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Alice, ND?
The poverty rate in Alice is 27.8%. This means approximately 5 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Alice, North Dakota?
Alice's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Alice, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Alice — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Alice, North Dakota?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Alice hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.