Leal, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leal, North Dakota had a total population of 23, the 350th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $70,500, which is 8% lower 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
- Only 5.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Leal Quick Facts
How Leal 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 | 20 | 23 | +15.0% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $70,500 | +0.7% |
How Leal 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+)
Leal Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Barnes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City | 6,541 | $60,339 | 16.7% | $162,200 |
| Oriska | 231 | $123,194 | 10.4% | $76,800 |
| Litchville | 185 | $33,281 | 33.5% | $115,600 |
| Fingal | 174 | $56,944 | 6.9% | $56,000 |
| Wimbledon | 159 | $107,857 | 8.8% | $153,400 |
| Sanborn | 103 | $80,875 | 1.9% | $103,100 |
| Kathryn | 77 | $80,156 | 14.3% | $90,900 |
| Dazey | 62 | $43,000 | 4.8% | N/A |
| Nome | 49 | $72,500 | 20.4% | N/A |
| Rogers | 26 | $76,042 | 7.7% | $47,500 |
Cities Similar to Leal
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooktree Park | 23 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Haynes | 23 | N/A | $285,000 | 39.1% | 34.8% |
| Ardoch | 22 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| Brinsmade | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 38.1% |
| Hampden | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 28.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 23, Leal'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
Leal is a small community located in North Dakota, within Barnes County. The total population is 23. It ranks as the 350th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leal is 33.5 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Leal is $70,500. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Leal. 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 Leal, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Leal was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
5.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leal, 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 Leal, North Dakota?
Leal, North Dakota has a population of 23 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leal, ND?
The median household income in Leal is $70,500, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leal, ND?
The ACS sample for Leal 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 Leal, North Dakota?
Leal's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leal, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Leal — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Leal, North Dakota?
5.9% of adults (25+) in Leal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.