Balta city, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Balta city, North Dakota Demographics
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As of 2026, Balta city, North Dakota has a total population of 56, the 295th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $30,625, which is 60% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.9%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 60% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 19.1% is notably above the national average.

Balta city Quick Facts

Population 56

Median Household Income $30,625

Median Home Value $84,400

Poverty Rate 8.9%

Unemployment Rate 19.1%

Median Age 58.8 years

Homeownership Rate 90.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

High School Graduation Rate 82.2%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 56 295th of 401

Median Income $30,625 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 8.9% 28% lower national

Median Home Value $84,400 below average

How Balta city Compares

Median Household Income

Balta city

$30,625

$75,949

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Balta city

$84,400

$241,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 60.6%

$50K-$100K 21.2%

$100K+ 3.0%

Employment

19.1% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8% | National: 5.2%

43.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.9%

Renter 9.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

3.6%

35-54

8.9%

55-74

50.0%

75+

17.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Balta city Rankings in North Dakota

#295 Population of 401

#312 Median Income of 401

#275 Education of 401

#205 Home Value of 401

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Other Cities in Pierce County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rugby city	2,555	$50,580	14.8%	$147,800
Wolford city	23	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Balta city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Bathgate city	56	N/A	$43,800	21.6%	55.4%
Karlsruhe city	56	N/A	$103,600	13.0%	7.1%
Gardena city	51	N/A	$2,000,001	0.0%	3.9%
Voltaire city	49	N/A	$212,500	2.6%	0.0%
Foxholm CDP	48	N/A	N/A	23.1%	0.0%

Population Overview

Balta city is a small community located in North Dakota, within Pierce County. The total population is 56. It ranks as the 295th most populous out of 401 cities and towns in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Balta city is 58.8 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 17.9% 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 Balta city is $30,625. This is 60% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 61% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 19.1%. This is 571% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $84,400. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Balta city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Balta city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Balta city, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 401 Census-designated places in North Dakota. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Balta city, North Dakota?

Balta city, North Dakota has a population of 56 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Balta city, ND?

The median household income in Balta city is $30,625, which is 61% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Balta city, ND?

The poverty rate in Balta city is 8.9%. This means approximately 5 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Balta city, North Dakota?

Balta city's population is 96.4% White, 0.0% Black, 3.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Balta city, ND?

The median home value in Balta city is $84,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Balta city, North Dakota?

13.3% of adults (25+) in Balta city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.