Minnewaukan, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Minnewaukan, North Dakota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Minnewaukan, North Dakota had a total population of 191, the 183rd largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $36,818, which is 52% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 28.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 52% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.0%.

Minnewaukan Quick Facts

Population 191

Median Household Income $36,818

Median Home Value $105,400

Poverty Rate 28.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.0%

Median Age 47.1 years

Homeownership Rate 61.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

High School Graduation Rate 86.2%

Diversity Index 55/100

Population 191 183rd of 402

Median Income $36,818 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 28.3% 127% higher than national

Median Home Value $105,400 average

How Minnewaukan 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	186	191	+2.7%
Median household income	$82,895	$36,818	-55.6%
Median home value	$102,500	$105,400	+2.8%

How Minnewaukan Compares

Median Household Income

Minnewaukan

$36,818

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Minnewaukan

$105,400

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 38.6%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 39.5%

$100K+ 5.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

26.3%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

9.7%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

2.6%

$60K-$75K

4.4%

$75K-$100K

32.5%

$100K-$125K

4.4%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

0.9%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

1.0% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

57.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.4%

Renter 38.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $590/mo 19.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

14.1%

18-34

11.0%

35-54

30.9%

55-74

41.4%

75+

2.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Minnewaukan Rankings in North Dakota

#183 Population of 402

#308 Median Income of 326

#245 Education of 400

#178 Home Value of 317

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Other Cities in Benson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Totten	1,038	$20,250	39.8%	N/A
Leeds	503	$86,172	6.8%	$94,100
Maddock	474	$44,219	26.6%	$41,300
Warwick	83	$45,625	25.3%	$42,500
Esmond	78	$15,179	50.0%	$142,500
Oberon	39	N/A	0.0%	$53,800
Brinsmade	21	N/A	38.1%	N/A
Knox	18	$61,250	11.1%	$160,400
York	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Minnewaukan

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Litchville	185	$33,281	$115,600	27.2%	33.5%
Hazelton	206	$34,583	$80,600	16.4%	19.4%
Binford	168	$37,143	$70,000	13.5%	15.5%
Sheyenne	198	$46,615	$68,300	19.5%	22.2%
Four Bears Village	154	N/A	N/A	11.7%	33.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 191, Minnewaukan'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

Minnewaukan is a small community located in North Dakota, within Benson County. The total population is 191. It ranks as the 183rd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minnewaukan is 47.1 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Minnewaukan is $36,818. This is 52% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.3%. This is 161% 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 1.0%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $105,400. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Minnewaukan is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Minnewaukan is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Minnewaukan, 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 Minnewaukan, North Dakota?

Minnewaukan, North Dakota has a population of 191 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Minnewaukan, ND?

The median household income in Minnewaukan is $36,818, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Minnewaukan, ND?

The poverty rate in Minnewaukan is 28.3%. This means approximately 54 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Minnewaukan, North Dakota?

Minnewaukan's population is 59.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Minnewaukan, ND?

The median home value in Minnewaukan is $105,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.

How educated is Minnewaukan, North Dakota?

17.1% of adults (25+) in Minnewaukan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.