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Dunseith, ND
City in Rolette County, North Dakota.
Population
818
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
817
ZIP codes
0
Dunseith and its ZIP codes
Dunseith at a glance
- Dunseith is about 72 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 69th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $51,449, 33% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- Median rent is $364 a month.
Local data for Dunseith, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunseith, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,449
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median rent
$364/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (145), French Americans (40), Mexican Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rolette County. PPP loans are for Dunseith.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 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
Dunseith, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled19.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunseith, 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 Dunseith, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.0%
U.S. 33.3% +17.7 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
26.6%
U.S. 12.8% +13.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Dunseith
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East DunseithCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 5.1 |
| OverlyCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Shell ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15 |
| RoletteCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| BelcourtCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| Green AcresCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| BottineauCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Willow CityCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| St. JohnCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RollaCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| GardenaCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| BartonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| MyloCity | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| WolfordCity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| PerthCity | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| SourisCity | 29 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunseith, ND in?
- Dunseith is in Rolette County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Dunseith, ND?
- About 818 people live in Dunseith, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunseith?
- Nearby places include East Dunseith (3.1 mi), Overly (10 mi), Shell Valley (11 mi), Rolette (15 mi), Belcourt (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023