City · North Dakota
Beulah, North Dakota
Beulah, city, in Mercer County, North Dakota. Beulah had 3,077 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,058 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,040 (±22). GEOID 3806660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,077
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,058 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,040 ±22
Median household income
$76,848
±$20,228 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$203,300
±$47,274 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$1,075
±$366 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
Where is Beulah and what county is it in?
Beulah is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 1,252 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Beulah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,077 people lived in Beulah on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020 Census counted 3,058 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,040 (±22).
| Measure | Beulah | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,040 ±22 | 8,337 | −195 |
| Households | 1,264 ±150 | 3,594 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.27 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,643 ±146 | 4,667 | no clear change |
Beulah's population since 2000
From 3,152 in 2000 to 3,077 in 2025: down 2.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Beulah as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Beulah?
The median resident of Beulah is 36.7 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.2%.
| Measure | Beulah | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±4.7 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±4.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±4.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±4.0 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6% ±4.3 pts | 91.3% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9% ±4.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±3.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 6.0% ±3.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3% ±4.8 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±4.4 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3% ±5.1 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±6.2 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.6% ±4.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Beulah earn?
Half of Beulah's 1,264 households earn less than $76,848 a year (±$20,228), against $80,946 in Mercer County and $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $121,993 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $45,145 after inflation. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Beulah | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,848 ±$20,228 | $80,946 | −$45,145 |
| Mean household income | $87,385 ±$12,022 | $96,779 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,800 ±$5,476 | $41,590 | −$16,514 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±5.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±3.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±4.0 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±6.9 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Beulah?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Beulah's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $203,300 by its owner (±$47,274). The median renter pays $1,075 a month including utilities, and 65.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Beulah | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,300 ±$47,274 | $198,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,075 ±$366 | $1,031 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.2% ±23.8 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,744 ±$296 | $1,675 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2% ±10.8 pts | 81.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.8% ±10.8 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,643 ±146 | 4,667 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 32.5% ±17.2 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.0% ±8.2 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% ±3.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.5% ±5.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2% ±3.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±5.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Beulah building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Beulah in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across North Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Beulah work and get to work?
92.4% of Beulah's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.7 minutes.
| Measure | Beulah | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0% ±6.3 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% ±2.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 92.4% ±5.4 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.5% ±4.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±4.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.7 min ±4.9 | 18.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Beulah?
1 census tract lies mostly in Beulah, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9617Mercer County | 3,017 | $76,304 |
| Tract 9618Mercer County | 2,824 | $84,779 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Beulah) · Census block assignment files
How does Beulah compare with other places in North Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Beulah is the 6,258th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 355 in North Dakota.
Beulah ranks 29th of 64 places in North Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 355 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st | 67 |
| Median household income | 29th | 64 |
| Per capita income | 48th | 67 |
| Median home value | 31st | 59 |
| Median gross rent | 16th | 56 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th | 65 |
| Median age | 33rd | 67 |
| Owner-occupied share | 25th | 64 |
| Travel time to work | 42nd | 67 |
Beulah's figures with every place in North Dakota (CSV)
Every place in North Dakota, sortable · Compare Beulah with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Beulah?
18 of the 57 figures for Beulah on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Beulah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Beulah.