Harwood, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Harwood, North Dakota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Harwood, North Dakota had a total population of 819, the 68th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $145,139, which is 89% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 89% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in North Dakota.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.3% — among the lowest in North Dakota.
47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in North Dakota.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.9%.

Harwood Quick Facts

Population 819

Median Household Income $145,139

Median Home Value $321,100

Poverty Rate 1.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.9%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 100.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

High School Graduation Rate 97.7%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 819 68th of 402

Median Income $145,139 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.3% 89% lower than national

Median Home Value $321,100 top 10%

How Harwood 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	775	819	+5.7%
Median household income	$145,000	$145,139	+0.1%
Median home value	$303,600	$321,100	+5.8%

How Harwood Compares

Median Household Income

Harwood

$145,139

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Harwood

$321,100

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 2.5%

$25K-$50K 8.8%

$50K-$100K 22.3%

$100K+ 66.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.7%

$10K-$15K

1.1%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

1.4%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

1.8%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

10.3%

$150K-$200K

20.5%

$200K+

25.1%

Employment

0.9% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

72.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 100.0%

Renter 0.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.8%

18-34

14.0%

35-54

30.6%

55-74

21.7%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Harwood Rankings in North Dakota

#68 Population of 402

#13 Median Income of 326

#24 Education of 400

#17 Home Value of 317

Explore North Dakota Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

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
Argusville	584	$162,734	0.5%	$356,200
Oxbow	491	$210,417	1.4%	$680,100

Cities Similar to Harwood

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Hankinson	804	$74,643	$131,000	21.0%	6.7%
Kindred	996	$105,104	$297,800	44.2%	3.5%
Reile's Acres	1,032	$192,500	$475,600	53.5%	1.2%
Argusville	584	$162,734	$356,200	59.4%	0.5%
Wishek	849	$69,904	$100,600	23.2%	12.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 819, Harwood'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

Harwood is a small community located in North Dakota, within Cass County. The total population is 819. It ranks as the 68th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harwood is 39.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. With 28.8% of the population under 18, Harwood has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harwood is $145,139. This is 89% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 80% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.3%. This is 88% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $321,100. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Harwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Harwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%.

Education

47.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Harwood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 44% higher 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 97.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harwood, 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 Harwood, North Dakota?

Harwood, North Dakota has a population of 819 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Harwood, ND?

The median household income in Harwood is $145,139, which is 80% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Harwood, ND?

The poverty rate in Harwood is 1.3%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Harwood, North Dakota?

Harwood's population is 94.6% White, 0.0% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Harwood, ND?

The median home value in Harwood is $321,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.

How educated is Harwood, North Dakota?

47.0% of adults (25+) in Harwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.