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Stanley, ND
City in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
Population
2,097
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
0
Stanley and its ZIP codes
Stanley at a glance
- Stanley is about 41 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $109,573, 43% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,900 (5% below North Dakota) and median rent is $1,144 a month.
Local data for Stanley, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanley, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,573
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$1,144/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (422), Norwegian Americans (230), Mexican Americans (185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mountrail County. PPP loans are for Stanley.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,674
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.6M
FY 2026, $7,808 per person
How people get to work
Stanley, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled21.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanley, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
80° / -1°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanley, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Stanley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RossCity | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| PalermoCity | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| White EarthCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Powers LakeCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| New TownCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| Four Bears VillageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| TiogaCity | 26 mi | 3.4 |
| DonnybrookCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| ParshallCity | 27 mi | 3.5 |
| PlazaCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| BertholdCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| KenmareCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanley, ND in?
- Stanley is in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Stanley, ND?
- About 2,097 people live in Stanley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanley?
- Nearby places include Ross (7.2 mi), Palermo (7.6 mi), White Earth (18 mi), Powers Lake (21 mi), New Town (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023