Pettibone, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pettibone, North Dakota had a total population of 65, the 285th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $42,813, which is 44% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 44% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Pettibone Quick Facts
How Pettibone 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 | 42 | 65 | +54.8% |
| Median household income | $25,000 | $42,813 | +71.3% |
How Pettibone 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+)
Pettibone Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Kidder County
Cities Similar to Pettibone
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield | 63 | N/A | N/A | 22.2% | 3.2% |
| Butte | 68 | N/A | $137,500 | 0.0% | 22.1% |
| Karlsruhe | 62 | N/A | $102,500 | 15.8% | 6.5% |
| Dazey | 62 | $43,000 | N/A | 11.1% | 4.8% |
| Mercer | 66 | $46,429 | $84,300 | 29.7% | 34.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 65, Pettibone'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
Pettibone is a small community located in North Dakota, within Kidder County. The total population is 65. It ranks as the 285th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pettibone is 65.6 years. This is 83% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pettibone is $42,813. This is 44% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pettibone, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Pettibone 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
25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 87.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pettibone, 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 Pettibone, North Dakota?
Pettibone, North Dakota has a population of 65 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pettibone, ND?
The median household income in Pettibone is $42,813, which is 47% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pettibone, ND?
The poverty rate in Pettibone is 12.3%. This means approximately 8 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Pettibone, North Dakota?
Pettibone's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pettibone, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pettibone — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Pettibone, North Dakota?
25.9% of adults (25+) in Pettibone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.