Sentinel Butte, ND

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2023 Population
61
35.6% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Hoeven
Republican Party
US Senator
Kevin Cramer
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
62.6
9.14% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
3.28%
26.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$40,625
10.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
37
68.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Sentinel Butte, ND had a population of 61 people with a median age of 62.6 and a median household income of $40,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sentinel Butte, ND grew from 45 to 61, a 35.6% increase and its median household income grew from $36,875 to $40,625, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sentinel Butte, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (100%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Sentinel Butte, 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 Sentinel Butte, ND are U.S. citizens.

Most people in Sentinel Butte, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Sentinel Butte, ND was 5 cars per household.

United StatesNorth DakotaGolden Valley County, NDWest North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND

Population & Diversity

Sentinel Butte, ND is home to a population of 61 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.64% of Sentinel Butte, ND residents were born outside of the country (1 people).

In 2023, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61 people) in Sentinel Butte, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Sentinel Butte, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sentinel Butte, 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 Sentinel Butte, ND
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    61 ± 25
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 10
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 10

In 2023, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61 people) in Sentinel Butte, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,032 ± 1,349 people
  2. Canada
    2,767 ± 1,289 people
  3. Philippines
    2,721 ± 1,278 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,767 and Philippines with 2,721.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.64%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1 people
2.22%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1 people

As of 2023, 1.64% of Sentinel Butte, ND residents (1 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sentinel Butte, ND was 2.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3 ± 15
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 14
  3. Korea
    0 ± 14

Sentinel Butte, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Sentinel Butte, ND employs 37 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Sentinel Butte, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (10 people), Construction (7 people), and Educational Services (4 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($112,813), Retail Trade ($38,750), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,833).

Employment

Occupations

37
2023 Value
± 63
68.2%
1 Year growth
± 202%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sentinel Butte, ND grew at a rate of 68.2%, from 22 employees to 37 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sentinel Butte, ND, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (6 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (5 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sentinel Butte, ND.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37
2023 Value
± 63
68.2%
1 Year growth
± 202%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sentinel Butte, ND grew at a rate of 68.2%, from 22 employees to 37 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sentinel Butte, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10 people), Construction (7 people), and Educational Services (4 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sentinel Butte, ND, though some of these residents may live in Sentinel Butte, 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

$36,875
Median earning men ± $42,140
$11,500
Median earning women ± $31,001

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($112,813), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,500), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($2,499), and Public Administration ($N/A).

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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%.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.408% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.55% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (154k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (125k).

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Housing & Living

People in Sentinel Butte, ND have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sentinel Butte, ND is higher than the national average, with an average of 5 cars per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

100%
Homeownership
2023
58.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 100% of the housing units in Sentinel Butte, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage stayed from the previous year's rate of 100%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Household Income

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$40,625
Median Household Income
± $23,862
35
Number of Households
± 29

In 2023, the median household income of the 35 households in Sentinel Butte, ND grew to $40,625 from the previous year's value of $36,875.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sentinel Butte, ND is from North Dakota.
0.432
2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota
0.436
2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2023, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.922% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (94.6%)
  2. Carpooled (2.7%)
  3. Public Transit (2.7%)

In 2023, 94.6% of workers in Sentinel Butte, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (2.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (2.7%).

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Commute Time

22.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sentinel Butte, ND have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Sentinel Butte, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

5 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sentinel Butte, ND (2 out of 61 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 16 - 17 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sentinel Butte, 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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Health

100% of the population of Sentinel Butte, ND has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 41% on Medicare, 19.7% 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 0.622% increase from the previous year (1,286 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 448 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.6% were men and 57.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11.5% under 18 years, 6.56% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 47.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.6% were men and 57.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

0%
Uninsured
39.3%
Employer Coverage
0%
Medicaid
41%
Medicare
19.7%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sentinel Butte, ND stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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