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Minot, ND


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Minot, North Dakota

Minot, North Dakota, in Ward county, is 101 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 442 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 36,567 residents.

The People and Families of Minot

In Minot, about 52% of adults are married. People in Minot have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Minot had a median family income of $42,804. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Minot.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($8,360) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Minot. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Minot Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Minot was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Minot, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Minot let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMinot Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMinot Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Minot Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Minot College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Minot Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Minot Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Minot, ND

Comparing Minot 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 Citizens83
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old59
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults510
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use310

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents102
People Living Alone94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime82
Low Property Crime71

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