Litchville, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Litchville, North Dakota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Litchville, North Dakota had a total population of 185, the 185th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $33,281, which is 57% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 33.5%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 57% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (33.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Litchville Quick Facts

Population 185

Median Household Income $33,281

Median Home Value $115,600

Poverty Rate 33.5%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 90.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

High School Graduation Rate 74.2%

Diversity Index 40/100

Population 185 185th of 402

Median Income $33,281 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 33.5% 169% higher than national

Median Home Value $115,600 average

How Litchville 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	183	185	+1.1%
Median household income	$27,094	$33,281	+22.8%
Median home value	$160,000	$115,600	-27.8%

How Litchville Compares

Median Household Income

Litchville

$33,281

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Litchville

$115,600

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.2%

$25K-$50K 37.9%

$50K-$100K 26.3%

$100K+ 12.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

9.5%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

24.2%

$30K-$35K

8.4%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

2.1%

$60K-$75K

14.7%

$75K-$100K

9.5%

$100K-$125K

2.1%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

1.1%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

48.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.5%

Renter 9.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.3%

18-34

31.4%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

33.0%

75+

4.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Litchville Rankings in North Dakota

#185 Population of 402

#316 Median Income of 326

#126 Education of 400

#161 Home Value of 317

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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
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
Leal	23	$70,500	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Litchville

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Minnewaukan	191	$36,818	$105,400	17.1%	28.3%
Hazelton	206	$34,583	$80,600	16.4%	19.4%
Binford	168	$37,143	$70,000	13.5%	15.5%
Four Bears Village	154	N/A	N/A	11.7%	33.8%
Sheyenne	198	$46,615	$68,300	19.5%	22.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 185, Litchville'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

Litchville is a small community located in North Dakota, within Barnes County. The total population is 185. It ranks as the 185th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Litchville is 39.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Litchville is $33,281. This is 57% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.5%. This is 210% 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 unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 126% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $115,600. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Litchville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 74.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Litchville, 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 Litchville, North Dakota?

Litchville, North Dakota has a population of 185 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Litchville, ND?

The median household income in Litchville is $33,281, which is 59% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Litchville, ND?

The poverty rate in Litchville is 33.5%. This means approximately 62 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Litchville, North Dakota?

Litchville's population is 75.7% White, 0.0% Black, 1.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Litchville, ND?

The median home value in Litchville is $115,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Litchville, North Dakota?

27.2% of adults (25+) in Litchville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.