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Belcourt, ND
Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota.
Population
1,547
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
266
ZIP codes
0
Belcourt and its ZIP codes
Belcourt at a glance
- Belcourt is about 23 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $90,568 a year, 18% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- Median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Belcourt, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belcourt, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,568
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
10.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (32), French Americans (21), Chinese Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rolette County. PPP loans are for Belcourt.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,596
4,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $15,092 per person
How people get to work
Belcourt, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.2%
- Carpooled21.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle7.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 10.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belcourt, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -5°F
20.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belcourt, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.7%
U.S. 33.3% +17.4 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
26.8%
U.S. 12.8% +14.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Belcourt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green AcresCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Shell ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 15 |
| RollaCity | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| St. JohnCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| East DunseithCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| RoletteCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| DunseithCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| MyloCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| PerthCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| HansboroCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| OverlyCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| BisbeeCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| RocklakeCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| WolfordCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Willow CityCity | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belcourt, ND in?
- Belcourt is in Rolette County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Belcourt, ND?
- About 1,547 people live in Belcourt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belcourt?
- Nearby places include Green Acres (2.5 mi), Shell Valley (4.2 mi), Rolla (5.3 mi), St. John (7.2 mi), East Dunseith (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023