Census tract · Barnes County
Census Tract 9679, Barnes County, North Dakota
Census Tract 9679, GEOID 38003967900, in Barnes County, North Dakota, partly within Baldwin Township, Alta Township, Raritan Township, Cuba Township, Minnie Lake Township, Oriska Township, Thordenskjold Township, Grand Prairie Township, Binghampton Township, Ellsbury Township, Springvale Township, Valley Township, Barnes County, Oakhill Township, Getchell Township, Norma Township, Oriska, Fingal, Noltimier Township, Ashtabula Township, Nome, Weimer Township, Kathryn, Marsh Township, Nelson Township, Tower City, Sibley Trail Township, Pillsbury, Stewart Township, Barnes County and Hobart Township. 1,706 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±206); the 2020 Census counted 1,675.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,706
±206 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,675
Median household income
$80,208
±$15,973 (90% margin)
Barnes County: $68,038
Median home value
$173,000
±$56,073 (90% margin)
Barnes County: $173,700
Median gross rent
$800
±$83 (90% margin)
Barnes County: $779
Where is Census Tract 9679?
Census Tract 9679 is one of 4 census tracts in Barnes County, North Dakota. It covers 623.07 square miles of land, 3 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 38003967900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Baldwin Township | 7% |
| Alta Township | 6% |
| Raritan Township | 6% |
| Cuba Township | 6% |
| Minnie Lake Township | 5% |
| Oriska Township | 5% |
| Thordenskjold Township | 5% |
| Grand Prairie Township | 5% |
| Binghampton Township | 5% |
| Ellsbury Township | 4% |
| Springvale Township | 4% |
| Valley Township, Barnes County | 4% |
| Oakhill Township | 4% |
| Getchell Township | 4% |
| Norma Township | 4% |
| Oriska | 3% |
| Fingal | 3% |
| Noltimier Township | 3% |
| Ashtabula Township | 2% |
| Nome | 2% |
| Weimer Township | 2% |
| Kathryn | 2% |
| Marsh Township | 2% |
| Nelson Township | 1% |
| Tower City | 1% |
| Sibley Trail Township | 1% |
| Pillsbury | 1% |
| Stewart Township, Barnes County | 1% |
| Hobart Township | 0% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9679: Tract 9680 ($91,250), Tract 9682 ($51,579), Tract 9683 ($65,750), Tract 401 in Cass County ($107,614), Tract 9686 in Griggs County ($61,711), Tract 9690 in Ransom County ($102,826) and Tract 9687 in Steele County ($77,500). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9679?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9679's population at 1,706 (±206) in 736 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,675 residents and 866 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9679 | Barnes County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,706 ±206 | 10,773 |
| Households | 736 ±89 | 4,908 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.27 | 2.06 |
| Housing units | 909 ±87 | 5,700 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9679?
The median resident of Census Tract 9679 is 49.3 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%.
| Measure | Tract 9679 | Barnes County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 ±7.5 | 43.5 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±4.2 pts | 19.7% |
| 65 years and over | 22.0% ±4.7 pts | 23.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.0% ±5.1 pts | 89.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±3.8 pts | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 3.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0% ±4.6 pts | 9.5% |
| With a disability | 9.0% ±3.5 pts | 14.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0% ±2.4 pts | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.4% ±5.6 pts | 30.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±2.5 pts | 6.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±3.9 pts | 88.4% |
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 Census Tract 9679 earn?
Half of the 736 households in Census Tract 9679 earn less than $80,208 a year (±$15,973), against $68,038 across Barnes County: 2nd highest of the county's 4 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9679 | Barnes County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,208 ±$15,973 | $68,038 |
| Mean household income | $91,495 ±$10,779 | $92,055 |
| Per capita income | $43,209 ±$7,315 | $42,330 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 12.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0% ±5.1 pts | 13.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 6.3% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% ±4.3 pts | 93.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±5.0 pts | 83.0% |
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 Census Tract 9679?
Owners occupy 94.3% of Census Tract 9679's occupied homes and renters 5.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,000 by its owner (±$56,073). The median renter pays $800 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9679 | Barnes County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,000 ±$56,073 | $173,700 |
| Median gross rent | $800 ±$83 | $779 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.7% ±16.7 pts | 31.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,240 ±$145 | $1,342 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.3% ±3.1 pts | 70.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.7% ±3.1 pts | 29.2% |
| Housing units | 909 ±87 | 5,700 |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.0% ±5.8 pts | 66.8% |
| Mobile homes | 12.1% ±6.0 pts | 4.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±3.7 pts | 9.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.4% ±5.9 pts | 29.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 6.4% |
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 do people in Census Tract 9679 get to work?
75.2% of Census Tract 9679's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9679 | Barnes County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±5.4 pts | 62.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±7.7 pts | 79.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% ±6.3 pts | 7.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±4.3 pts | 6.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min ±2.8 | 19.5 min |
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
How does Census Tract 9679 compare with the other tracts in Barnes County?
Among Barnes County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9679 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Barnes County |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 4 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 4 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 4 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 4 |
| Median age | 2nd of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Barnes County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9680 | 1st | $91,250±$22,441 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9679 | 2nd | $80,208±$15,973 |
| Tract 9683 | 3rd | $65,750±$8,683 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9682 | 4th | $51,579±$23,174 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9679?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9679 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections