Blacktail, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Blacktail, North Dakota had a total population of 93, the 250th largest community in North Dakota. 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
- 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in North Dakota.
Blacktail Quick Facts
How Blacktail 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 | 107 | 93 | -13.1% |
How Blacktail 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+)
Blacktail Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Williams County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston | 28,056 | $79,381 | 8.1% | $286,200 |
| Tioga | 1,657 | $66,181 | 8.0% | $199,600 |
| Ray | 714 | $72,031 | 12.3% | $227,600 |
| Grenora | 408 | N/A | 16.2% | $97,200 |
| Trenton | 406 | $107,417 | 1.7% | $305,400 |
| Wildrose | 260 | $95,536 | 19.6% | $113,800 |
| Epping | 124 | $67,174 | 1.7% | $209,000 |
| McGregor | 108 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Alamo | 47 | $58,333 | 6.4% | $108,300 |
| Long Creek | 38 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Blacktail
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 94 | $60,000 | $55,000 | 14.5% | 2.1% |
| Pisek | 91 | $50,000 | $66,300 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Zeeland | 96 | $33,750 | $24,300 | 12.6% | 29.2% |
| Bowdon | 90 | N/A | $72,900 | 33.3% | 2.2% |
| Golva | 97 | $48,929 | $88,000 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 93, Blacktail'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
Blacktail is a small community located in North Dakota, within Williams County. The total population is 93. It ranks as the 250th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Blacktail is 64.1 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Blacktail. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Blacktail, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Blacktail is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.7% of the population.
Education
52.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Blacktail in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 61% 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 Blacktail, 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 Blacktail, North Dakota?
Blacktail, North Dakota has a population of 93 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Blacktail, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Blacktail — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Blacktail, ND?
The ACS sample for Blacktail 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 Blacktail, North Dakota?
Blacktail's population is 81.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Blacktail, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Blacktail — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Blacktail, North Dakota?
52.6% of adults (25+) in Blacktail hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.