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New Rockford, ND


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New Rockford, North Dakota

New Rockford, North Dakota, in Eddy county, is 98 miles NE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 336 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 1,463 people in the city.

The People and Families of New Rockford

In New Rockford, about 56% of adults are married. In New Rockford, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. New Rockford has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Rockford had a median family income of $43,438.

New Rockford Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in New Rockford is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In New Rockford, 86% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in New Rockford than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew Rockford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%New Rockford Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%New Rockford Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of New Rockford, ND

Comparing New Rockford 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built43
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