City · North Dakota
LaMoure, North Dakota
LaMoure, city, in LaMoure County, North Dakota. LaMoure had 758 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 764 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 658 (±120). GEOID 3844540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
758
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 764 · ACS 2020-2024: 658 ±120
Median household income
$71,339
±$17,192 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$151,900
±$44,310 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$922
±$307 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
Where is LaMoure and what county is it in?
LaMoure is a city in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 569 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 LaMoure, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 758 people lived in LaMoure on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020 Census counted 764 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 658 (±120).
| Measure | LaMoure | LaMoure County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 658 ±120 | 4,118 | no clear change |
| Households | 309 ±59 | 1,745 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.00 ±0.20 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 364 ±61 | 2,066 | no clear change |
LaMoure's population since 2000
From 944 in 2000 to 758 in 2025: down 19.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for LaMoure 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 LaMoure?
The median resident of LaMoure is 49.0 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%.
| Measure | LaMoure | LaMoure County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 ±5.1 | 46.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±5.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.6% ±5.7 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±5.7 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8% ±2.6 pts | 95.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±4.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±3.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6% ±6.5 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3% ±3.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 LaMoure earn?
Half of LaMoure's 309 households earn less than $71,339 a year (±$17,192), against $80,664 in LaMoure County and $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $77,688 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | LaMoure | LaMoure County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,339 ±$17,192 | $80,664 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,836 ±$8,590 | $97,289 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,696 ±$4,323 | $42,849 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9% ±5.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.7% ±6.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±5.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% ±5.8 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±5.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 LaMoure?
Owners occupy 72.2% of LaMoure's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,900 by its owner (±$44,310). The median renter pays $922 a month including utilities, and 32.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | LaMoure | LaMoure County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,900 ±$44,310 | $117,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $922 ±$307 | $766 | +$320 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.1% ±17.0 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,290 ±$92 | $1,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2% ±9.4 pts | 83.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.8% ±9.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Housing units | 364 ±61 | 2,066 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.9% ±16.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.7% ±8.4 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±3.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±4.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.0% ±7.9 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±3.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 LaMoure building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in LaMoure in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 LaMoure work and get to work?
86.8% of LaMoure's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes.
| Measure | LaMoure | LaMoure County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±6.2 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±4.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.8% ±6.4 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±6.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min ±8.9 | 18.8 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 LaMoure?
No census tract lies mostly in LaMoure; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9721LaMoure County | 1,350 | $85,192 |
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 LaMoure) · Census block assignment files
How does LaMoure compare with other places in North Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, LaMoure is the 11,458th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 69th-most populous of 355 in North Dakota.
LaMoure is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 69th | 355 |
LaMoure's figures with every place in North Dakota (CSV)
Every place in North Dakota, sortable · Compare LaMoure 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 LaMoure?
23 of the 57 figures for LaMoure 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 LaMoure 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 LaMoure.