Four Bears Village, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Four Bears Village, North Dakota had a total population of 154, the 206th largest community in North Dakota. The poverty rate is 33.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (33.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Four Bears Village Quick Facts
How Four Bears Village 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 | 200 | 154 | -23.0% |
How Four Bears Village Compares
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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+)
Four Bears Village Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in McKenzie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford City | 6,039 | $102,260 | 7.8% | $408,500 |
| Mandaree | 620 | $64,545 | 56.3% | $170,300 |
| Alexander | 255 | $121,953 | 0.4% | $229,200 |
| Arnegard | 201 | $80,536 | 13.9% | $323,800 |
| East Fairview | 137 | N/A | 37.2% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Four Bears Village
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross | 156 | $83,780 | $180,000 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Aneta | 157 | $41,979 | $72,500 | 26.2% | 3.7% |
| Wimbledon | 159 | $107,857 | $153,400 | 19.2% | 8.8% |
| Des Lacs | 163 | $70,000 | $130,000 | 14.8% | 1.2% |
| Noonan | 163 | $125,625 | $70,000 | 42.1% | 11.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 154, Four Bears Village'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
Four Bears Village is a small community located in North Dakota, within McKenzie County. The total population is 154. It ranks as the 206th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Four Bears Village is 48.4 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 33.8%. This is 212% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Four Bears Village, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Four Bears Village was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Four Bears Village is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.0%) is well below the state average of 81.7%.
Education
11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower 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 Four Bears Village, 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 Four Bears Village, North Dakota?
Four Bears Village, North Dakota has a population of 154 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Four Bears Village, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Four Bears Village — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Four Bears Village, ND?
The poverty rate in Four Bears Village is 33.8%. This means approximately 52 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Four Bears Village, North Dakota?
Four Bears Village's population is 24.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Four Bears Village, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Four Bears Village — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Four Bears Village, North Dakota?
11.7% of adults (25+) in Four Bears Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.