Powers Lake, ND

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    301
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.4
    7.85% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.32%
    66.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $79,397
    2.12% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $232,100
    40.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    144
    13.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Powers Lake, 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 Powers Lake, ND are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Powers Lake, ND was $232,100, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

    Most people in Powers Lake, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Powers Lake, ND was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesNorth DakotaBurke County, NDNorth Central North Dakota--Minot City PUMA, ND

    Population & Diversity

    Powers Lake, ND is home to a population of 301 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Powers Lake, ND residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 48.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (290 people) in Powers Lake, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Powers Lake, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Powers Lake, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Powers Lake, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      290 ± 76
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      6 ± 7
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      3 ± 5
    0.997%
    Hispanic Population
    3 people

    In 2024, there were 48.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (290 people) in Powers Lake, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.997% of the people in Powers Lake, ND are hispanic (3 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Powers Lake, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Health

    87.4% of the population of Powers Lake, ND has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 4.98% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,294 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.8% were men and 41.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.8% were men and 41.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.6%
    Uninsured
    57.5%
    Employer Coverage
    4.98%
    Medicaid
    11.6%
    Medicare
    13.3%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Powers Lake, ND grew by 11.7% from 11.3% to 12.6%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Powers Lake, ND employs 144 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Powers Lake, ND were Public Administration (29 people), Retail Trade (19 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (19 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($129,167), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($129,167), and Public Administration ($121,771).

    Employment

    Occupations

    144
    2024 Value
    ± 69
    13.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 62.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Powers Lake, ND grew at a rate of 13.4%, from 127 employees to 144 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Powers Lake, ND, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations (16 people), Sales & Related Occupations (16 people), and Management Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Powers Lake, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    144
    2024 Value
    ± 69
    13.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 62.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Powers Lake, ND grew at a rate of 13.4%, from 127 employees to 144 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Powers Lake, ND, are Public Administration (29 people), Retail Trade (19 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (19 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Powers Lake, ND, though some of these residents may live in Powers Lake, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $87,344
    Median earning men ± $35,096
    $36,042
    Median earning women ± $14,924

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($163,000) and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,313).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,750) and Retail Trade ($4,479).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    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.

    Powers Lake, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Powers Lake, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    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.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Powers Lake, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Powers Lake, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Powers Lake, ND was $232,100 in 2024, which is 0.698 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $165,000 to $232,100, a 40.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Powers Lake, ND is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Powers Lake, ND have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Powers Lake, ND is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $232,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$34,348
    $87
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$35

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    61.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Powers Lake, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $79,397
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,650
    142
    Number of Households
    ± 51

    In 2024, the median household income of the 142 households in Powers Lake, ND grew to $79,397 from the previous year's value of $77,750.

    The following chart displays the households in Powers Lake, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Powers Lake, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (84.7%)
    2. Walked (9.72%)
    3. Carpooled (2.78%)

    In 2024, 84.7% of workers in Powers Lake, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.72%) and those who carpooled to work (2.78%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Powers Lake, ND have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in Powers Lake, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Powers Lake, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Powers Lake, ND have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    5.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Powers Lake, ND (16 out of 301 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

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

    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.

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