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Beach, ND
City in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
Population
899
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
352
ZIP codes
0
Beach and its ZIP codes
Beach at a glance
- Beach is about 31 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 64th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $62,560, 18% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,500 (45% below North Dakota) and median rent is $815 a month.
Local data for Beach, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beach, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,560
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (385), Irish Americans (129), Norwegian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Golden Valley County. PPP loans are for Beach.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,501
627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$18.8M
FY 2026, $10,811 per person
How people get to work
Beach, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beach, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beach, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sentinel ButteCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Wibaux, MTTown | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| GolvaCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MedoraCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beach, ND in?
- Beach is in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Beach, ND?
- About 899 people live in Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beach?
- Nearby places include Sentinel Butte (7.8 mi), Wibaux, MT (9.6 mi), Golva (13 mi), Medora (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023