Aneta, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 157, Aneta'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

Aneta is a small community located in North Dakota, within Nelson County. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 204th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aneta is 61.8 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 2.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aneta is $41,979. This is 45% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.7%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $72,500. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Aneta is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aneta is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 4.7%).

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aneta, 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.