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Mott, ND
City in Hettinger County, North Dakota.
Population
742
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
808
ZIP codes
0
Mott and its ZIP codes
Mott at a glance
- Mott is about 71 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $44,762, 42% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,300 (70% below North Dakota) and median rent is $458 a month.
Local data for Mott, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mott, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,762
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$75,300
Median rent
$458/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (421), Norwegian Americans (87), Irish Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hettinger County. PPP loans are for Mott.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,275
711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.38M
FY 2026, $9,795 per person
How people get to work
Mott, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mott, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mott, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Mott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RegentCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| New LeipzigCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ElginCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| New EnglandCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| HaynesCity | 29 mi | 0.1 |
| HettingerCity | 30 mi | 0.8 |
| HeilCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mott, ND in?
- Mott is in Hettinger County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Mott, ND?
- About 742 people live in Mott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mott?
- Nearby places include Regent (12 mi), New Leipzig (18 mi), Elgin (23 mi), New England (28 mi), Haynes (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023