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Mapleton, ND


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Mapleton, North Dakota

Mapleton, North Dakota, in Cass county, is 12 miles W of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 225 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Fargo - Moorhead area. There are 606 residents in Mapleton.

The People and Families of Mapleton

In Mapleton, about 71% of adults are married. When people think of Mapleton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Mapleton.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mapleton had a median family income of $42,750. Mapleton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Mapleton folks tended to give their money ($300) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Mapleton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mapleton that were owner-occupied was 97%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Mapleton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Mapleton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Mapleton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Mapleton, ND

Comparing Mapleton 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times71
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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