Fort Totten, ND

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2021 Population

1,167

4.27% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

15.1

11.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

44.3%

11.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$35,833

23.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$50,400

2021 Employed Population

221

9.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Fort Totten, ND had a population of 1.17k people with a median age of 15.1 and a median household income of $35,833. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fort Totten, ND declined from 1,219 to 1,167, a −4.27% decrease and its median household income grew from $28,917 to $35,833, a 23.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Totten, ND are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (96.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.171%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Fort Totten, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Fort Totten, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fort Totten, ND are Cankdeska Cikana Community College (27 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Fort Totten, ND was $50,400, and the homeownership rate was 42.1%.

Most people in Fort Totten, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.67 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Totten, ND was 1 car per household.

United States North Dakota Benson County, ND Jamestown City PUMA, ND

Population & Diversity

Fort Totten, ND is home to a population of 1.17k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.257% of Fort Totten, ND residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

In 2021, there were 59.5 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.13k people) in Fort Totten, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19 White (Non-Hispanic) and 16 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Fort Totten, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Totten, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fort Totten, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Totten, ND

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.13k ± 215
White (Non-Hispanic)
19 ± 21
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16 ± 18

Hispanic Population

0 people

0% of the people in Fort Totten, ND are hispanic (0 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fort Totten, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

0.257%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

0.246%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

As of 2021, 0.257% of Fort Totten, ND residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Totten, ND was 0.246%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fort Totten, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 16
Korea
5 ± 12
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 14

Fort Totten, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fort Totten, ND employs 221 people. The largest industries in Fort Totten, ND are Accommodation & Food Services (52 people), Public Administration (40 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($51,875), Public Administration ($49,167), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,000).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

221

2021 Value

± 75

−9.8%

1 Year decline

± 51.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Totten, ND declined at a rate of −9.8%, from 245 employees to 221 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Totten, ND, are Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (35 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (26 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (24 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Totten, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

221

2021 Value

± 75

−9.8%

1 Year decline

± 51.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Totten, ND declined at a rate of −9.8%, from 245 employees to 221 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Totten, ND, are Accommodation & Food Services (52 people), Public Administration (40 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Totten, ND, though some of these residents may live in Fort Totten, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$22,206

Median earning men ± $24,201

$32,898

Median earning women ± $2,961

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,583) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($9,559).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,708), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,563), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($7,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Fort Totten, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fort Totten, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Fort Totten, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Fort Totten, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Fort Totten, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fort Totten, ND awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Fort Totten, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 66 male students and 182 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Totten, ND are American Indian or Alaska Native (24 and 88.9%), followed by White (3 and 11.1%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Fort Totten, ND by number of degrees awarded are Cankdeska Cikana Community College (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fort Totten, ND are General Business Administration & Management (8 and 29.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (5 and 18.5%), and Social Work (5 and 18.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 248 students enrolled in Fort Totten, ND, 26.6% men and 73.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 206 records, of which 74.8% were women and 25.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
8 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
5 degrees awarded
Social Work
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Fort Totten, ND was General Business Administration & Management with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Fort Totten, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

27 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cankdeska Cikana Community College with 27 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Totten, ND, which is 0.227 times less than the 22 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fort Totten, ND was $50,400 in 2021, which is 0.206 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between N/A and 2021 the median property value increased from N/A to $50,400, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Fort Totten, ND is 42.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fort Totten, ND have an average commute time of 8.67 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Totten, ND is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$50,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$49,179

$75

Median Property Taxes

±$40

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fort Totten, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fort Totten, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Fort Totten, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,833

Median Household Income

± $16,358

178

Number of Households

± 46

In 2021, the median household income of the 178 households in Fort Totten, ND grew to $35,833 from the previous year's value of $28,917.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Totten, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Totten, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Other (4.21%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Fort Totten, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (4.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

8.67 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Totten, ND have a shorter commute time (8.67 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Fort Totten, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fort Totten, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fort Totten, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Totten, ND have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

44.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Totten, ND (509 out of 1.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Totten, ND is Native American, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Fort Totten, ND has health coverage, with 19.2% on employee plans, 67.9% on Medicaid, 2.93% on Medicare, 1.29% on non-group plans, and 0.777% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 60.1% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 21.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 1.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.94%

Uninsured

19.2%

Employer Coverage

67.9%

Medicaid

2.93%

Medicare

1.29%

Non-Group

0.777%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Totten, ND declined by 38% from 12.8% to 7.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Totten, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.