Steele, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Steele, North Dakota had a total population of 757, the 76th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $65,329, which is 15% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.
Steele Quick Facts
How Steele 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 | 742 | 757 | +2.0% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $65,329 | +3.7% |
| Median home value | $160,300 | $161,000 | +0.4% |
How Steele 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+)
Steele Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Kidder County
Cities Similar to Steele
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon | 765 | $68,750 | $87,700 | 23.1% | 16.0% |
| Lakota | 784 | $66,090 | $167,800 | 28.7% | 14.6% |
| Drayton | 763 | $70,250 | $107,500 | 23.7% | 5.6% |
| Richardton | 768 | $60,179 | $188,500 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
| New Salem | 780 | $69,519 | $187,000 | 20.1% | 6.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 757, Steele'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
Steele is a small community located in North Dakota, within Kidder County. The total population is 757. It ranks as the 76th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Steele is 52.2 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 15.7% 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 Steele is $65,329. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Steele, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $161,000. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Steele is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Steele has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%.
Education
30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 96.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Steele, 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 Steele, North Dakota?
Steele, North Dakota has a population of 757 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Steele, ND?
The median household income in Steele is $65,329, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Steele, ND?
The poverty rate in Steele is 9.1%. This means approximately 69 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Steele, North Dakota?
Steele's population is 92.3% White, 0.0% Black, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Steele, ND?
The median home value in Steele is $161,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Steele, North Dakota?
30.6% of adults (25+) in Steele hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.