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Crosby, ND


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Crosby, North Dakota

Crosby, North Dakota, in Divide county, is 186 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 545 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,089 residents.

The People and Families of Crosby

In Crosby, about 56% of adults are married. People in Crosby have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crosby had a median family income of $39,643.

Crosby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Crosby was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Crosby, 87% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Crosby it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Crosby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCrosby Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCrosby Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Crosby Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Crosby Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Crosby Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Crosby, ND

Comparing Crosby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
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