Parshall, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 922, Parshall'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

Parshall is a small community located in North Dakota, within Mountrail County. The total population is 922. It ranks as the 61st most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parshall is 37.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parshall is $45,000. This is 41% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.2%. This is 244% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Parshall, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $122,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Parshall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 44.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Parshall is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (28.6%) is well below the state average of 81.7%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 74.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Parshall, 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.