Lignite, ND

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Lignite Overview

200
TOTAL POPULATION
98
MALE POPULATION
102
FEMALE POPULATION
96.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,587
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
78
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Lignite Zip Codes

Lignite Area Codes

Race in Lignite

The most populous races in Lignite are White / Caucasian (198 | 99.0%), and Asian (2 | 1.0%).
Race in Lignite
Race# Population% Population
Asian21.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian19899.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total200100.0%

Ancestry in Lignite

The most populous ancestries reported in Lignite are German (73 | 36.5%), Norwegian (68 | 34.0%), English (29 | 14.5%), Scottish (13 | 6.5%), and Swedish (11 | 5.5%), together accounting for 97.0% of all Lignite residents.
Ancestry in Lignite
Ancestry# Population% Population
American10.5%
Bhutanese21.0%
Czech21.0%
Danish105.0%
English2914.5%
French63.0%
German7336.5%
Irish84.0%
Norwegian6834.0%
Portuguese10.5%
Scotch-Irish31.5%
Scottish136.5%
Swedish115.5%
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Immigrants in Lignite

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lignite came from Asia (2 | 1.0%), Canada (2 | 1.0%), Eastern Asia (2 | 1.0%), and Japan (2 | 1.0%), together accounting for 4.0% of all Lignite residents.
Immigrants in Lignite
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia21.0%
Canada21.0%
Eastern Asia21.0%
Japan21.0%
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Sex and Age in Lignite

Sex and Age in Lignite

The most populous age groups in Lignite are 10 to 14 Years (18 | 18.4%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (13 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lignite
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (4.1%)3 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years13 (13.3%)11 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Years18 (18.4%)4 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years5 (5.1%)10 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Years3 (3.1%)3 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years8 (8.2%)7 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years4 (4.1%)4 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years1 (1.0%)5 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years2 (2.0%)13 (12.8%)
50 to 54 Years1 (1.0%)2 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years16 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years2 (2.0%)6 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years5 (5.1%)13 (12.8%)
70 to 74 Years5 (5.1%)8 (7.8%)
75 to 79 Years6 (6.1%)1 (1.0%)
80 to 84 Years4 (4.1%)4 (3.9%)
85 Years and over1 (1.0%)2 (2.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lignite

Median Family Size in Lignite

The median family size in Lignite is 3.40 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 7.4 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (38 | 80.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lignite
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple38 (80.8%)2.87
Single Male/Father4 (8.5%)3.50
Single Female/Mother5 (10.6%)7.40
Total Families47 (100.0%)3.40

Median Household Size in Lignite

The median household size in Lignite is 2.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5 | 6.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 7.4 persons per household. non-family households (31 | 39.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lignite
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple38 (48.7%)2.87
Single Male/Father4 (5.1%)5.25
Single Female/Mother5 (6.4%)7.40
Non-family31 (39.7%)1.06
Total Households78 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lignite

Out of a total of 78 households in Lignite, 47 (60.3%) are family households, while 31 (39.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 28.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lignite
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-28 (35.9%)
2-Person Households29 (37.2%)3 (3.8%)
3-Person Households3 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households6 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (60.3%)31 (39.7%)

Female Fertility in Lignite

Fertility by Age in Lignite

Average fertility rate in Lignite is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 188.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lignite
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)188.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lignite

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lignite
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lignite

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lignite
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)300.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lignite

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lignite
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lignite

Income Overview in Lignite

Per Capita Income in Lignite is $37,587, while median incomes of families and households are $114,375 and $90,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income200$37,587
Median Family Income47$114,375
Mean Family Income47$112,945
Median Household Income78$90,000
Mean Household Income78$92,974
Income Deficit47$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)20038.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20061.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2000.37

Earnings by Sex in Lignite

Average Earnings in Lignite are $52,188, $70,625 for men and $43,750 for women, a difference of 38.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Lignite
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male43 (49.4%)$70,625
Female44 (50.6%)$43,750
Total87 (100.0%)$52,188

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lignite

The most common earnings brackets in Lignite are $100,000+ for men (11 | 25.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (13 | 29.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lignite
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)3 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)1 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)3 (6.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)3 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)3 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)2 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)6 (13.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991 (2.3%)1 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (7.0%)2 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (20.9%)3 (6.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)13 (29.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (20.9%)3 (6.8%)
$100,000+11 (25.6%)1 (2.3%)
Total43 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lignite

Average earnings in Lignite are $73,750 for men and $43,750 for women, a difference of 40.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,125, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $88,125. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,769, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,167.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lignite
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$88,125$41,250
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$73,750$43,750

Family Income in Lignite

Family Income Brackets in Lignite

According to the Lignite family income data, there are 23 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 48.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lignite
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99912.1%
$15,000 to $24,99912.1%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999510.6%
$50,000 to $74,999714.9%
$75,000 to $99,99924.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992348.9%
$150,000 to $199,999714.9%
$200,000+12.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lignite

2-person families (30 | 63.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lignite with $121,250 per family, while 2-person families (30 | 63.8%) have the highest median income of $60,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lignite
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families30 (63.8%)$121,250
3-Person Families3 (6.4%)$88,750
4-Person Families6 (12.8%)$0
5-Person Families2 (4.3%)$0
6-Person Families6 (12.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total47 (100.0%)$114,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lignite

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lignite
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7 (14.9%)$98,750
1 Earner21 (44.7%)$71,250
2 Earners19 (40.4%)$140,625
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total47 (100.0%)$114,375

Household Income in Lignite

Household Income Brackets in Lignite

With 24 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lignite, accounting for 30.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Lignite
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99922.6%
$15,000 to $24,99979.0%
$25,000 to $34,99922.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991620.5%
$50,000 to $74,999911.5%
$75,000 to $99,99979.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992430.8%
$150,000 to $199,99979.0%
$200,000+45.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lignite

The median household income in Lignite is $90,000, with the highest median household income of $131,667 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 22 households (28.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lignite
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (3.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years19 (24.4%)$114,375
45 to 64 Years22 (28.2%)$131,667
65+ Years34 (43.6%)$37,188
Total78 (100.0%)$90,000

Poverty in Lignite

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lignite

With 21.4% poverty level for males and 14.7% for females among the residents of Lignite, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (100.0%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lignite
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (38.5%)1 (8.3%)
12 to 14 Years11 (84.6%)1 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (70.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)5 (55.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)
Total21 (21.4%)15 (14.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lignite

According to the poverty statistics in Lignite, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lignite
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (61.5%)11 (91.7%)
12 to 14 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)3 (30.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years5 (100.0%)4 (44.4%)
45 to 54 Years3 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)6 (85.7%)
Total77 (78.6%)87 (85.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lignite

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lignite
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lignite

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lignite
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (80.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lignite

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lignite
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (44.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Lignite

Employment by Class of Employer in Lignite

Among the 77 employed individuals in Lignite, private company employees (52 | 67.5%), not-for-profit organizations (6 | 7.8%), and local government employees (6 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lignite
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5267.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)22.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)56.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations67.8%
Local Government Employees67.8%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees67.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total77100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lignite

Employment Status by Age in Lignite
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years3 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years17 (94.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years15 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years4 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (56.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lignite

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lignite
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (91.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree28 (90.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lignite

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lignite are Community & Social Service (15 | 19.5%), Education Instruction & Library (13 | 16.9%), Management (3 | 3.9%), Business & Financial (3 | 3.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (2 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lignite

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lignite, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), and Business & Financial (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lignite
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)6 (28.6%)15 (71.4%)
Total (Overall)39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lignite are Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 11.7%), Security & Protection (7 | 9.1%), Law Enforcement (7 | 9.1%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 9.1%).
Services Occupations in Lignite

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lignite, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Security & Protection (57.1%), and Law Enforcement (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Security & Protection (42.9%), and Law Enforcement (42.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lignite
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)13 (56.5%)10 (43.5%)
Total (Overall)39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lignite are Office & Administration (11 | 14.3%), and Sales & Related (2 | 2.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lignite

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lignite
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lignite are , and Construction & Extraction (9 | 11.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lignite

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lignite
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lignite are Transportation (8 | 10.4%), Production (2 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (1 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lignite

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lignite
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lignite

Employment Industries in Lignite

The major employment industries in Lignite include Educational Services (22 | 28.6%), Construction (12 | 15.6%), Public Administration (10 | 13.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (9 | 11.7%), and Retail Trade (8 | 10.4%).
Employment Industries in Lignite

Employment Industries by Sex in Lignite

The Lignite industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (77.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Retail Trade (62.5%), and Educational Services (59.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lignite
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Construction9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Total39 (50.6%)38 (49.3%)

Education in Lignite

School Enrollment in Lignite

The most common levels of schooling among the 78 students in Lignite are middle school (22 | 28.2%), elementary school (17 | 21.8%), and high school (15 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Lignite
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten79.0%
Elementary School1721.8%
Middle School2228.2%
High School1519.2%
College / Undergraduate1417.9%
Graduate / Professional33.8%
Total78100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lignite

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lignite
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lignite

Education (20 | 52.6%), business (7 | 18.4%), computers & mathematics (2 | 5.3%), physical & health sciences (2 | 5.3%), and science & technology (2 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 38 individuals in Lignite who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lignite
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics25.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12.6%
Physical & Health Sciences25.3%
Psychology12.6%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering12.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology25.3%
Business718.4%
Education2052.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities25.3%
Total38100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lignite

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lignite

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lignite are males with 3 vehicles (15, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (13, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lignite
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle5 (13.2%)5 (12.8%)
2 Vehicles9 (23.7%)15 (38.5%)
3 Vehicles15 (39.5%)13 (33.3%)
4 Vehicles3 (7.9%)1 (2.6%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (15.8%)5 (12.8%)
Total38 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lignite

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lignite are less than 5 minutes (39 commuters, 57.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (12 commuters, 17.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (6 commuters, 8.8%).
Commute Time in Lignite
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3957.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1217.6%
10 to 14 Minutes22.9%
15 to 19 Minutes68.8%
20 to 24 Minutes22.9%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes22.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes11.5%
60 to 89 Minutes34.4%
90 or more Minutes11.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Lignite

The most common commute times in Lignite are less than 5 minutes (14 commuters, 37.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (25 commuters, 80.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lignite
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14 (37.8%)25 (80.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes8 (21.6%)4 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes2 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes1 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lignite

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lignite are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (12, 32.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (15, 48.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lignite
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12 (32.4%)3 (9.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8 (21.6%)15 (48.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (5.4%)4 (12.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (19.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2 (5.4%)2 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lignite

Occupancy by Ownership in Lignite

Of the total 78 dwellings in Lignite, owner-occupied units account for 65 (83.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 13 (16.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lignite
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6583.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1316.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units78100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lignite

Occupancy by Household Size in Lignite
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2835.9%
2-Person Household3241.0%
3-Person Household33.8%
4+ Person Household1519.2%
Total Housing Units78100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lignite

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lignite
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
2-Person Household32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Total Housing Units65 (83.3%)13 (16.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lignite

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lignite
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
College/Associate Degree36 (94.7%)2 (5.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11 (91.7%)1 (8.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lignite

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lignite
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1215.4%
35 to 44 Years1012.8%
45 to 54 Years22.6%
55 to 64 Years2025.6%
65 to 74 Years2126.9%
75 to 84 Years1114.1%
85 Years and Over22.6%
Total78100.0%

Housing Finances in Lignite

Median Income by Occupancy in Lignite

Median Income by Occupancy in Lignite
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied65 (83.3%)$102,813
Renter-Occupied13 (16.7%)$35,250
Average78 (100.0%)$90,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lignite

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lignite
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (1.5%)1 (7.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (3.1%)1 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (16.9%)5 (38.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (7.7%)2 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (36.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more11 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lignite

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lignite
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49912 (18.5%)6 (46.2%)
$500 to $79917 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99911 (16.9%)2 (15.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4995 (7.7%)5 (38.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lignite

Housing Structures in Lignite

Housing Structures in Lignite
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6887.2%
Single Unit, Attached11.3%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments67.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments22.6%
Mobile Home / Other11.3%
Total78100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lignite

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lignite
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached63 (92.6%)5 (7.3%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (83.3%)13 (16.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lignite

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lignite
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms9 (13.9%)10 (76.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms28 (43.1%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms28 (43.1%)2 (15.4%)
Total65 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lignite

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lignite
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas45 (69.2%)10 (76.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity16 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lignite

Household Vehicle Usage in Lignite
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle10 (15.4%)7 (53.8%)
2 Vehicles31 (47.7%)4 (30.8%)
3 or more Vehicles24 (36.9%)2 (15.4%)
Total65 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lignite

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lignite

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4421
Median Property Value$130,000$93,100
Median Household Income$95,000$6
Monthly Housing Costs$395$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,042$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lignite

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lignite
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99915 (34.1%)16 (76.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99921 (47.7%)5 (23.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lignite

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lignite
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9993 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (9.1%)1 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (9.1%)5 (23.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (36.4%)1 (4.8%)
$150,000 or more5 (11.4%)8 (38.1%)
Total44 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lignite

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lignite
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x31 (70.5%)140,625 (669,642.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x1 (2.3%)21 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more9 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lignite

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lignite
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80014 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (40.9%)6 (28.6%)
$800 to $1,49910 (22.7%)9 (42.9%)
Total44 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lignite

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lignite

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lignite
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years52 (96.3%)2 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years22 (91.7%)2 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (97.5%)5 (2.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lignite

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lignite
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen52 (96.3%)2 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lignite

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lignite
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00010 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99947 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
$100,000 and over104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lignite

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lignite
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61 (7.1%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)52 (96.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (16.7%)15 (83.3%)
35 to 44 Years1 (7.7%)11 (84.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years25 (80.6%)24 (77.4%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)17 (94.4%)
Total48 (24.1%)182 (91.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lignite

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lignite
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (8.3%)3 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (18.8%)
35 to 64 Years1 (3.8%)13 (44.8%)
65 to 74 Years1 (10.0%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over5 (45.5%)3 (42.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lignite

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lignite: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (3.8%)13 (44.8%)
65 to 74 Years1 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (45.5%)1 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lignite: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lignite: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (8.3%)3 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lignite: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lignite: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (12.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)

Technology Access in Lignite

Computing Device Access in Lignite

Computing Device Access in Lignite
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6076.9%
Smartphone7191.0%
Tablet5671.8%
No Computing Device79.0%
Total78100.0%

Internet Access in Lignite

Internet Access in Lignite
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5570.5%
Cellular Data Only1316.7%
Satellite Internet45.1%
No Internet1012.8%
Total78100.0%

Lignite Summary

Lignite, North Dakota is a small town located in the western part of the state, about 25 miles south of the Canadian border. It is situated in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands, a region of rugged terrain and sparsely populated prairie. The town was founded in 1884 and has a population of about 500 people.

Geography

Lignite is located in the western part of North Dakota, in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands. The town is situated on the banks of the Souris River, which flows through the area. The terrain is mostly flat, with rolling hills and some small mountains in the area. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Lignite is largely based on agriculture and energy production. The town is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, and soybeans. The area is also home to several coal mines, which produce lignite, a type of coal used for energy production. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lignite was 498 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. The median household income was $41,250, and the median family income was $45,625.
The town is served by the Lignite Public School District, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The town is also home to a branch of the North Dakota State University system.

Conclusion

Lignite, North Dakota is a small town located in the western part of the state, in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands. The town was founded in 1884 and has a population of about 500 people. The economy of Lignite is largely based on agriculture and energy production, and the town is served by the Lignite Public School District. The racial makeup of the town is mostly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The median household income is $41,250, and the median family income is $45,625.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lignite?
Total Population of Lignite is 200.
What is the Total Male Population of Lignite?
Total Male Population of Lignite is 98.
What is the Total Female Population of Lignite?
Total Female Population of Lignite is 102.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lignite?
There are 96.08 Males per 100 Females in Lignite.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lignite?
There are 104.08 Females per 100 Males in Lignite.
What is the Median Population Age in Lignite?
Median Population Age in Lignite is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lignite
Average Family Size in Lignite is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lignite
Average Household Size in Lignite is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lignite?
Per Capita income in Lignite is $37,587.
What is the Median Family Income in Lignite?
Median Family Income in Lignite is $114,375.
What is the Median Household income in Lignite?
Median Household Income in Lignite is $90,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lignite?
Income or Wage Gap in Lignite is 38.1%.
Women in Lignite earn 61.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lignite?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lignite is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lignite?
There are 78 People in the Labor Forcein in Lignite.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lignite?
56.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Lignite.