Census ACS · #466 MSA
Minot Metro Area
The Minot, Nd Metropolitan Statistical Area has 76,773 residents. The median household income is $79,195 and the median home value is $247,900.
76,773
Population
16
People / sq mi
$79,195
Median Income
$247,900
Median Home Value
The Minot CBSA covers 4,764 sq mi of land at 16.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
Economy & Income
$79,195
Median Household Income
$42,097
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Minot metro's price level is 87.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 13.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $79,195 has the buying power of $90,999 in average-priced US metros.
87.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$90,999
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$79,195
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$247,900
Median Home Value
$993
Median Rent
63.8%
Homeownership
Education
94.7%
High School+
28.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
20.0 min
Avg Commute
35.3%
Foreign Born
Minot spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Minot, Nd Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 76,773 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #466 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Minot metro area is $79,195, with a per capita income of $42,097.
The Minot, Nd CBSA spans the state of North Dakota.
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Data for the Minot, Nd CBSA (33500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.