Gardena, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gardena, North Dakota had a total population of 37, the 329th largest city 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Gardena Quick Facts
How Gardena 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 | 51 | 37 | -27.5% |
| Median home value | $2,000,000+ | $2,000,000+ | +0.0% |
How Gardena 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+)
Gardena Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Bottineau County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottineau | 2,205 | $65,905 | 12.0% | $165,000 |
| Westhope | 435 | $69,479 | 8.5% | $102,800 |
| Willow City | 238 | $74,375 | 5.9% | $64,500 |
| Lansford | 216 | $72,500 | 5.1% | $156,300 |
| Newburg | 67 | $90,781 | 9.0% | $100,000 |
| Maxbass | 56 | N/A | 30.4% | $40,000 |
| Landa | 52 | $140,227 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Souris | 38 | N/A | 23.7% | N/A |
| Kramer | 21 | $78,750 | 0.0% | $81,700 |
| Antler | 15 | $45,417 | 33.3% | $36,300 |
Cities Similar to Gardena
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | 37 | $61,750 | $68,800 | 36.7% | 5.4% |
| Mantador | 37 | $56,667 | N/A | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| Long Creek | 38 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Souris | 38 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 23.7% |
| Alsen | 39 | $84,688 | N/A | 21.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 37, Gardena'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
Gardena is a small community located in North Dakota, within Bottineau County. The total population is 37. It ranks as the 329th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gardena is 28.1 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 40.5% of the population under 18, Gardena has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Gardena. 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 Gardena, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 700% higher than the state median of $249,900. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gardena has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.5% of all residents.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 36.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gardena, 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 Gardena, North Dakota?
Gardena, North Dakota has a population of 37 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gardena, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Gardena — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gardena, ND?
The ACS sample for Gardena 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 Gardena, North Dakota?
Gardena's population is 86.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gardena, ND?
The median home value in Gardena is $2,000,000+.
How educated is Gardena, North Dakota?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Gardena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.