Medora, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Medora'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

Medora is a small community located in North Dakota, within Billings County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 178th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medora is 53.7 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medora is $77,969. This is 2% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Medora, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $165,100. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Medora is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Medora is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% 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. Notably, 17.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Medora, 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.