Balfour, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Balfour, North Dakota had a total population of 3, the 398th largest city in North Dakota. The poverty rate is 66.7%.
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 (66.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Balfour Quick Facts
How Balfour 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 | 5 | 3 | -40.0% |
How Balfour Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
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+)
Balfour Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in McHenry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velva | 1,083 | $83,060 | 8.2% | $194,600 |
| Towner | 467 | $49,500 | 15.4% | $78,400 |
| Anamoose | 309 | $78,750 | 19.4% | $87,000 |
| Drake | 300 | $46,000 | 21.3% | $75,600 |
| Granville | 278 | $82,500 | 9.0% | $94,200 |
| Upham | 102 | N/A | 9.8% | $53,800 |
| Deering | 68 | $88,125 | 1.5% | $120,800 |
| Karlsruhe | 62 | N/A | 6.5% | $102,500 |
| Voltaire | 43 | N/A | 0.0% | $211,400 |
| Bantry | 5 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Balfour
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grano | 3 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hamberg | 3 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Churchs Ferry | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hannah | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Ruso | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 3, Balfour'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
Balfour is a small community located in North Dakota, within McHenry County. The total population is 3. It ranks as the 398th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Balfour is 63.5 years. This is 77% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 66.7%. This is 516% 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. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Balfour 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
33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Balfour, 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 Balfour, North Dakota?
Balfour, North Dakota has a population of 3 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Balfour, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Balfour — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Balfour, ND?
The poverty rate in Balfour is 66.7%. This means approximately 2 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Balfour, North Dakota?
Balfour's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Balfour, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Balfour — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Balfour, North Dakota?
33.3% of adults (25+) in Balfour hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.