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Lakota, ND


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Lakota, North Dakota

Lakota, North Dakota, in Nelson county, is 108 miles NW of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 321 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 781.

The People and Families of Lakota

In Lakota, about 58% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Lakota live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Lakota benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lakota had a median family income of $37,292.

Lakota Housing

About 73% of housing units in Lakota are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Lakota, 85% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Lakota. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLakota Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lakota Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lakota, ND

Comparing Lakota 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times92
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built54
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