Green Acres, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 994, Green Acres'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

Green Acres is a small community located in North Dakota, within Rolette County. The total population is 994. It ranks as the 58th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Green Acres is 22.3 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 45.9% of the population under 18, Green Acres has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Green Acres is $47,679. This is 38% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.7%. This is 257% 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 Green Acres, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 9.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Green Acres is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 81.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

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 76.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Green Acres, 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.