Cannon Ball, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 748, Cannon Ball'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

Cannon Ball is a small community located in North Dakota, within Sioux County. The total population is 748. It ranks as the 77th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cannon Ball is 29.2 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 36.5% of the population under 18, Cannon Ball has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cannon Ball is $42,031. This is 45% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.7%. This is 368% 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. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 239% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $104,200. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cannon Ball is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cannon Ball is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 81.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

3.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 88% lower 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 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cannon Ball, 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.