Park River, ND

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,483

4.69% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

2.54% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.4%

31.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$76,080

7.51% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$118,600

10.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

670

4.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Park River, ND had a population of 1.48k people with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $76,080. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Park River, ND declined from 1,556 to 1,483, a −4.69% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,764 to $76,080, a 7.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Park River, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.32%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.0674%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Park River, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Park River, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Park River, ND was $118,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Park River, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Park River, ND was 2 cars per household.

United States North Dakota Walsh County, ND Northeast North Dakota--Grand Forks City PUMA, ND

Population & Diversity

Park River, ND is home to a population of 1.48k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.69% of Park River, ND residents were born outside of the country (25 people).

In 2023, there were 21.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.36k people) in Park River, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 64 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 56 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Park River, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Park River, ND was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Park River, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.36k ± 150
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
64 ± 47.2
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
56 ± 53

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Park River, 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

Philippines
2,804 ± 1,298 people
Canada
2,799 ± 1,297 people
Mexico
2,784 ± 1,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Philippines, the natal country of 2,804 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,799 and Mexico with 2,784.

Foreign-Born Population

1.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25 people

2.38%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

As of 2023, 1.69% of Park River, ND residents (25 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Park River, ND was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
38 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
22 ± 22
Gulf War (1990s)
6 ± 8

Park River, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Park River, ND employs 670 people. The largest industries in Park River, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (162 people), Retail Trade (89 people), and Educational Services (76 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($113,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($92,375), and Transportation & Warehousing ($92,000).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,891. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

670

2023 Value

± 110

−4.83%

1 Year decline

± 23.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Park River, ND declined at a rate of −4.83%, from 704 employees to 670 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Park River, ND, are Sales & Related Occupations (75 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (73 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (70 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Park River, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

670

2023 Value

± 110

−4.83%

1 Year decline

± 23.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Park River, ND declined at a rate of −4.83%, from 704 employees to 670 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Park River, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (162 people), Retail Trade (89 people), and Educational Services (76 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Park River, ND, though some of these residents may live in Park River, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,550

Median earning men ± $4,921

$45,750

Median earning women ± $6,673

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($102,857), Wholesale Trade ($71,250), and Public Administration ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($60,714), Other Services Except Public Administration ($57,656), and Retail Trade ($55,781).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

Y-Axis

2.83%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

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

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.605% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (157k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (122k).

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 Park River, ND was $118,600 in 2023, which is 0.391 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $107,200 to $118,600, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Park River, ND is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Park River, ND have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Park River, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$118,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,171

$447

Median Property Taxes

±$73

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 Park River, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.6% of the housing units in Park River, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Park River, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9582

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Park River, 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.

$76,080

Median Household Income

± $11,267

607

Number of Households

± 83

In 2023, the median household income of the 607 households in Park River, ND grew to $76,080 from the previous year's value of $70,764.

The following chart displays the households in Park River, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Park River, ND is from North Dakota.

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (83%)
Worked At Home (7.15%)
Carpooled (5.78%)

In 2023, 83% of workers in Park River, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.15%) and those who carpooled to work (5.78%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Park River, ND have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.08% of the workforce in Park River, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Park River, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Park River, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Park River, ND (176 out of 1.42k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Park River, ND is White, followed by Native American and Black.

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

97% of the population of Park River, ND has health coverage, with 57.7% on employee plans, 7.11% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 0.845% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Walsh County, ND see 2609 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (2660 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1496 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3490 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Walsh County, ND.

2,609 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Walsh County, ND

Primary care physicians in Walsh County, ND see an average of 2,609 patients per year. This represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (2,660 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Walsh County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 14.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.96%

Uninsured

57.7%

Employer Coverage

7.11%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

0.845%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Park River, ND declined by 25.4% from 3.96% to 2.96%.

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

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