What is the median household income in Minot, ND?
The median household income in Minot, ND is $73,219 (±$3,822) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $973 a month would take about $38,900 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Minot, the median household income went from $66,194 in 2015–2019 to $73,219 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $73,219 (±$3,822)
- Median renter income
- $50,625 (±$6,578)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $38,900
Income in Minot against Ward County, its state and the nation
| Minot | Ward County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,219 (±$3,822) | $78,238 (±$3,810) | $76,657 (±$1,163) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $50,625 (±$6,578) | $53,445 (±$3,319) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $96,753 (±$4,865) | $100,123 (±$4,629) | $100,032 (±$1,209) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $973 (±$55) | $1,048 (±$36) | $954 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Minot, median household income is not measurably different from Ward County ($78,238).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota ($76,657).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Ward County, Minot ranks 32 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 578 of 853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Minot
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $973 a month ($11,676 a year) needs an income of about $38,900 a year.
The median renting household in Minot earns $50,625 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,194 (±$2,555) | $73,219 (±$3,822) | +10.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $918 (±$29) | $973 (±$55) | +6.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $208,700 (±$7,148) | $257,100 (±$12,320) | +23.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Minot
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | — | $73,219 (±$3,822) | — |
| Harrison Township | 4.1 mi | $122,361 (±$62,243) | Not measurably different |
| Nedrose Township | 5.0 mi | $123,967 (±$9,700) | Higher |
| Burlington | 6.5 mi | $77,708 (±$10,673) | Not measurably different |
| Afton Township | 6.6 mi | $151,875 (±$44,144) | Higher |
| Sundre Township | 6.9 mi | $107,218 (±$24,533) | Higher |
| Surrey | 6.9 mi | $106,438 (±$10,805) | Higher |
| McKinley Township | 7.5 mi | $58,594 (±$33,019) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington Township | 8.5 mi | $106,985 (±$10,349) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nedrose Township, ND ($123,967), Afton Township, ND ($151,875), Sundre Township, ND ($107,218).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Ward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | New Prairie Township | $82,708 (±$19,214) |
| 27 | Spencer Township | $80,750 (±$24,023) |
| 28 | Burlington | $77,708 (±$10,673) |
| 29 | Sawyer | $76,250 (±$29,128) |
| 30 | Makoti | $75,750 (±$22,886) |
| 31 | Torning Township | $74,583 (±$5,329) |
| 32 | Minot | $73,219 (±$3,822) |
| 33 | Des Lacs | $70,000 (±$26,996) |
| 34 | Waterford Township | $69,485 (±$19,405) |
| 35 | Carpio | $68,750 (±$15,961) |
| 36 | Kenmare | $64,077 (±$7,227) |
| 37 | Minot AFB | $62,500 (±$15,177) |
| 38 | Tatman Township | $61,216 (±$11,362) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Ward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Minot
What is the median household income in Minot?
The median household income in Minot is $73,219 (±$3,822) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Minot?
About $38,900 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $973 a month.
Have incomes in Minot kept up with inflation?
In Minot, the median household income went from $66,194 in 2015–2019 to $73,219 in 2020–2024 (+10.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Minot?
The median renting household in Minot, ND earns $50,625 (±$6,578) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Minot city, North Dakota (place:53380, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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