Apple Valley, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Apple Valley, North Dakota had a total population of 279, the 148th largest community in North Dakota, with a median household income of $111,136, which is 45% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 45% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in North Dakota.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
- Unemployment rate of 14.9% is notably above the national average.
Apple Valley Quick Facts
How Apple Valley 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 | 191 | 279 | +46.1% |
| Median household income | $89,583 | $111,136 | +24.1% |
| Median home value | $248,800 | $242,400 | -2.6% |
How Apple Valley 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+)
Apple Valley Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Burleigh County
Cities Similar to Apple Valley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | 272 | $104,375 | $215,000 | 61.0% | 0.4% |
| Tower City | 304 | $108,958 | $187,500 | 30.1% | 7.6% |
| Walcott | 272 | $93,125 | $188,900 | 27.5% | 9.4% |
| Alexander | 255 | $121,953 | $229,200 | 11.8% | 0.4% |
| Wildrose | 260 | $95,536 | $113,800 | 13.1% | 19.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 279, Apple Valley'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
Apple Valley is a small community located in North Dakota, within Burleigh County. The total population is 279. It ranks as the 148th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Apple Valley is 21.6 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 40.1% of the population under 18, Apple Valley has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Apple Valley is $111,136. This is 45% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Apple Valley. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 14.9%. This is 441% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $242,400. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Apple Valley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Apple Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.4%.
Education
39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% higher 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 92.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley, North Dakota?
Apple Valley, North Dakota has a population of 279 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Apple Valley, ND?
The median household income in Apple Valley is $111,136, which is 38% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Apple Valley, ND?
The ACS sample for Apple Valley recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Apple Valley, North Dakota?
Apple Valley's population is 91.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Apple Valley, ND?
The median home value in Apple Valley is $242,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.
How educated is Apple Valley, North Dakota?
39.4% of adults (25+) in Apple Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.