Forbes, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Forbes, North Dakota had a total population of 30, the 337th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $101,563, which is 32% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 32% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in North Dakota.
Forbes Quick Facts
How Forbes 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 | 23 | 30 | +30.4% |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $101,563 | +4.7% |
How Forbes 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+)
Forbes Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Dickey County
Cities Similar to Forbes
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selz | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 33.3% |
| Auburn | 28 | N/A | N/A | 41.7% | 67.9% |
| Canton City (Hensel) | 28 | N/A | $26,300 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| Inkster | 27 | N/A | N/A | 29.2% | 0.0% |
| Springbrook | 27 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 48.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 30, Forbes'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
Forbes is a small community located in North Dakota, within Dickey County. The total population is 30. It ranks as the 337th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Forbes is 44.5 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Forbes is $101,563. This is 32% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Forbes, 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
Every resident counted in Forbes 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
30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 78.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Forbes, 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 Forbes, North Dakota?
Forbes, North Dakota has a population of 30 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Forbes, ND?
The median household income in Forbes is $101,563, which is 26% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Forbes, ND?
The poverty rate in Forbes is 6.7%. This means approximately 2 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Forbes, North Dakota?
Forbes's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Forbes, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Forbes — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Forbes, North Dakota?
30.4% of adults (25+) in Forbes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.