Steele County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Steele County, North Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Steele County, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Steele County, North Dakota. The estimated population of Steele County, North Dakota is 1,870 people, with a median age of 45.8.

We can look at the total population in Steele County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,870
+2.92%
-2.35%
2020
1,817
+4.19%
-
2019
1,744
 -8.69% -
2018
1,910
 -0.26% -
2017
1,915
 - -

Population of Steele County, North Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.6%
97.4%
 -2.87%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4%
2.6%
 +53.85%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Steele County, North Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.8 -0.22% 49.8 +0.4% 40.9 -8.09%
2020 45.9 -8.75% 49.6 -6.94% 44.5 -5.92%
2019 50.3 -0.4% 53.3 +2.9% 47.3 -3.07%
2018 50.5 +1.41% 51.8 +3.6% 48.8 -1.81%
2017 49.8 - 50 - 49.7 -

The median age of Steele County, North Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 88 5.03% 96 +24.97% 86 116
10 to 19 98 +45.32% 128 -24.47% 144 98
20 to 29 120 -63.2% 65 +63.29% 58 110
30 to 39 78 +8.2% 58 +81.24% 84 101
40 to 49 116 +16.84% 114 -11.36% 131 93
50 to 59 178 +4.18% 172 -47.53% 183 102
60 to 69 198 -19.95% 129 -23.3% 157 97
70+ 127 +19.13% 150 +7.47% 151 159

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Steele County, North Dakota is $81,354.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Steele County.

  • Under 25
    $47,813.00
  • 25 to 44
    $113,571.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,446.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,438.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Steele County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Steele County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Steele County, North Dakota is currently $89,303.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.35% of households in Steele County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Steele County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Steele County is $38,170.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Steele County by the total population of Steele County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Steele County, North Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Steele County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Steele County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Steele County over the age of 16 is 1,461.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Steele County is 61.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 35 34.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 98 80.60% 3.80%
25 to 29 years 70 88.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 90 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 210 78.10% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 215 88.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 179 81.60% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 119 60.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 221 33.50% 6.80%
75 years and over 224 13.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Steele County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,418 61.90% 2.20%
Black or African American 7 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 10 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 26 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 33 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,416 61.90% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Steele County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Steele County is 902, with median earnings of $44,559.00.

Women in Steele County, North Dakota earning approximately 47.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 902 $44,559.00
Male 528 $55,385.00
Female 374 $26,023.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 238 $70,500.00
Business and Financial 53 $58,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $52,917.00
Community and Social Service 10 $16,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $37,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $7,019.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $76,250.00
Healthcare Support 27 $17,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $26,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $9,500.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $20,625.00
Sales 62 $54,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 52 $42,500.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $59,091.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $69,659.00
Production 48 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $34,063.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 212 $70,750.00 26 $46,250.00
Business and Financial 38 $42,262.00 15 $65,156.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 10 $16,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $48,750.00 35 $18,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 42 $7,019.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 36 $76,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $17,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 11 $26,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00 17 $8,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 13 $20,625.00
Sales 41 $57,083.00 21 $14,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 66 $36,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $44,063.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $59,091.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $69,659.00 0 $0.00
Production 21 $49,375.00 27 $24,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $34,688.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 776 households in Steele County, with an average household size of 2.41 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 521 families in Steele County with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 460 58 3 255
Average Household Size 2.95 3.03 11.67 1.18
Total Families 460 58 3 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.48 10 0

Poverty

Of the 521 families in Steele County, 10.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Steele County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,139 housing units in Steele County, North Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 776 68.13%
Vacant 363 31.87%

7.02% of the total 1,139 housing units in Steele County are rental units. This is approximately 80 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 606 are occupied by the owner - or 53.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Steele County is $546.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Steele County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    90
  • Less than $500
    7
  • $500 to $999
    69
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Steele County is $95,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Steele County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    114
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    190
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    65
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    102
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    72
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    47
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Steele County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Steele County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    347
  • 1940 to 1949
    59
  • 1950 to 1959
    60
  • 1960 to 1969
    109
  • 1970 to 1979
    203
  • 1980 to 1989
    112
  • 1990 to 1999
    99
  • 2000 to 2009
    63
  • 2010 to 2013
    87
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Steele County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    8
  • 1 vehicle available
    144
  • 2 vehicles available
    243
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    381

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Steele County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Steele County that commute to work in a particular way.

15 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Steele County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    176
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    214
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    115
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    55
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    79
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    27
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    56
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    3
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    36
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    29
  • 90 or more minutes
    3

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Steele County, North Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Steele County, North Dakota

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