Gardner, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gardner, North Dakota had a total population of 125, the 215th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $103,750, which is 35% 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 35% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in North Dakota.
Gardner Quick Facts
How Gardner 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 | 76 | 125 | +64.5% |
| Median household income | $118,750 | $103,750 | -12.6% |
| Median home value | $243,800 | $276,800 | +13.5% |
How Gardner 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+)
Gardner 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 Gardner
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 130 | $110,469 | $227,500 | 31.4% | 0.0% |
| Portal | 129 | $115,642 | $87,200 | 42.6% | 14.7% |
| East Fairview | 137 | N/A | N/A | 6.2% | 37.2% |
| Crary | 114 | N/A | $59,200 | 21.3% | 15.8% |
| Verona | 116 | $93,750 | $65,800 | 13.7% | 23.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 125, Gardner'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
Gardner is a small community located in North Dakota, within Cass County. The total population is 125. It ranks as the 215th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gardner is 35.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 37.6% of the population under 18, Gardner has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gardner is $103,750. This is 35% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Gardner. 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 Gardner, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $276,800. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Gardner is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gardner has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents.
Education
21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 93.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gardner, 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 Gardner, North Dakota?
Gardner, North Dakota has a population of 125 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gardner, ND?
The median household income in Gardner is $103,750, which is 29% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gardner, ND?
The ACS sample for Gardner 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 Gardner, North Dakota?
Gardner's population is 94.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gardner, ND?
The median home value in Gardner is $276,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.
How educated is Gardner, North Dakota?
21.1% of adults (25+) in Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.