Havana, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 86, Havana'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

Havana is a small community located in North Dakota, within Sargent County. The total population is 86. It ranks as the 255th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Havana is 30.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 34.9% of the population under 18, Havana has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Havana is $110,972. This is 45% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Havana, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $96,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Havana 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

The largest racial or ethnic group in Havana is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.5% vs 4.7%).

Education

34.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 90.6%. Notably, 17.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Havana, 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.