North River, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, North River, North Dakota had a total population of 70, the 271st largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $147,500, which is 92% higher 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
- Household income is 92% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in North Dakota.
- 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in North Dakota.
- Unemployment rate of 8.8% is notably above the national average.
North River Quick Facts
How North River 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 | 67 | 70 | +4.5% |
| Median household income | $156,250 | $147,500 | -5.6% |
| Median home value | $363,600 | $376,900 | +3.7% |
How North River 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+)
North River Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Cass County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | 12.9% | $281,900 |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | 8.8% | $321,900 |
| Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | 4.3% | $414,500 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | 7.1% | $278,400 |
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | 1.8% | $310,200 |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | 1.2% | $475,600 |
| Kindred | 996 | $105,104 | 3.5% | $297,800 |
| Enderlin | 985 | $74,625 | 12.5% | $148,600 |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | 1.3% | $321,100 |
| Argusville | 584 | $162,734 | 0.5% | $356,200 |
Cities Similar to North River
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | 70 | N/A | N/A | 45.7% | 0.0% |
| Dawson | 72 | N/A | $162,500 | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| Butte | 68 | N/A | $137,500 | 0.0% | 22.1% |
| Caledonia | 74 | N/A | $95,000 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Donnybrook | 74 | N/A | $118,800 | 23.9% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 70, North River'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
North River is a small community located in North Dakota, within Cass County. The total population is 70. It ranks as the 271st most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in North River is 46.0 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in North River is $147,500. This is 92% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 83% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in North River. 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 unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 220% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $376,900. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, North River 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
Every resident counted in North River 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
51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places North River in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 56% higher 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 North River, 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 North River, North Dakota?
North River, North Dakota has a population of 70 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in North River, ND?
The median household income in North River is $147,500, which is 83% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in North River, ND?
The ACS sample for North River 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 North River, North Dakota?
North River's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in North River, ND?
The median home value in North River is $376,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is North River, North Dakota?
51.0% of adults (25+) in North River hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.