Briarwood, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Briarwood, North Dakota had a total population of 60, the 294th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $238,333, which is 211% 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 211% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in North Dakota.
- 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in North Dakota.
Briarwood Quick Facts
How Briarwood 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 | 49 | 60 | +22.4% |
| Median household income | $181,250 | $238,333 | +31.5% |
| Median home value | $675,000 | $625,000 | -7.4% |
How Briarwood 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+)
Briarwood Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Cass County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | 12.9% | $281,900 |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | 8.8% | $321,900 |
| Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | 4.3% | $414,500 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | 7.1% | $278,400 |
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | 1.8% | $310,200 |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | 1.2% | $475,600 |
| Kindred | 996 | $105,104 | 3.5% | $297,800 |
| Enderlin | 985 | $74,625 | 12.5% | $148,600 |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | 1.3% | $321,100 |
| Argusville | 584 | $162,734 | 0.5% | $356,200 |
Cities Similar to Briarwood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe | 62 | N/A | $102,500 | 15.8% | 6.5% |
| Erie | 58 | N/A | N/A | 56.0% | 24.1% |
| Glenfield | 63 | N/A | N/A | 22.2% | 3.2% |
| Bathgate | 56 | N/A | $50,000 | 25.6% | 58.9% |
| Maxbass | 56 | N/A | $40,000 | 7.1% | 30.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 60, Briarwood'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
Briarwood is a small community located in North Dakota, within Cass County. The total population is 60. It ranks as the 294th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Briarwood is 48.0 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Briarwood is $238,333. This is 211% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 195% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Briarwood. 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 Briarwood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $625,000. Housing costs are 150% higher than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Briarwood 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
Briarwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 8.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.3% vs 1.6%).
Education
53.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Briarwood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 63% 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. Notably, 20.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Briarwood, 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 Briarwood, North Dakota?
Briarwood, North Dakota has a population of 60 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Briarwood, ND?
The median household income in Briarwood is $238,333, which is 195% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Briarwood, ND?
The ACS sample for Briarwood 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 Briarwood, North Dakota?
Briarwood's population is 91.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 8.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Briarwood, ND?
The median home value in Briarwood is $625,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Briarwood, North Dakota?
53.3% of adults (25+) in Briarwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 20.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.