What percentage of people rent in Oakes, ND?
22.9% (±7.1 points) of the occupied homes in Oakes, ND are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 176 renting households against 592 that own their home.
In Oakes, the share of households that rent went from 28.1% in 2015–2019 to 22.9% in 2020–2024 (−5.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.9% (±7.1 points)
- Renting households
- 176 (±62)
- Median renter income
- $38,125 (±$27,722)
Who rents and who owns in Oakes
| Oakes | Dickey County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.9% (±7.1 points) | 20.3% (±3.9 points) | 37.1% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 176 (±62) | 398 (±84) | 122,979 (±2,250) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 592 (±94) | 1,564 (±87) | 208,084 (±2,303) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.4) | 2.0 (±0.3) | 1.9 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $38,125 (±$27,722) | $43,476 (±$9,445) | $48,236 (±$1,347) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $81,750 (±$19,474) | $80,588 (±$8,412) | $100,032 (±$1,209) | $100,009 |
In Oakes, the renter share is not measurably different from Dickey County (20.3%).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (37.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Dickey County, Oakes ranks 7 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 345 of 1,526.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Oakes has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.1% (±6.0 points) | 22.9% (±7.1 points) | −5.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $664 (±$73) | $843 (±$232) | +27.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $71,250 (±$9,724) | $67,632 (±$19,755) | −5.1% | 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.
Households that rent in places near Oakes
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakes | — | 22.9% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Bear Creek Township | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Township | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clement Township | 5.7 mi | 15.9% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson Township | 6.5 mi | 90.2% (±29.5 points) | Higher |
| Divide Township | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±40.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verner Township | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±54.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township | 8.5 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludden | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±72.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hudson Township, ND (90.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Dickey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Valley Township | 100.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 2 | Hudson Township | 90.2% (±29.5 points) |
| 3 | Valley Township (Dickey County) | 78.6% (±36.0 points) |
| 4 | Lovell Township | 53.3% (±53.3 points) |
| 5 | Ellendale | 34.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 6 | Albion Township | 30.8% (±41.3 points) |
| 7 | Oakes | 22.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Clement Township | 15.9% (±22.1 points) |
| 9 | Fullerton | 5.4% (±8.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Forbes | 0.0% (±72.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Ludden | 0.0% (±72.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Monango | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Ada Township | 0.0% (±54.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Dickey 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 Oakes
How many renters are there in Oakes?
Oakes has an estimated 176 (±62) renting households, 22.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Oakes?
In Oakes, the share of households that rent went from 28.1% in 2015–2019 to 22.9% in 2020–2024 (−5.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Oakes?
A renting household in Oakes has 1.8 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Oakes?
The median renting household in Oakes, ND has an income of $38,125 (±$27,722) a year, against $81,750 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakes city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakes city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakes city, North Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakes city, North Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakes 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 Oakes city, North Dakota (place:58740, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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