Fort Yates is a city located in Sioux County North Dakota. Fort Yates has a 2024 population of 162. Fort Yates is currently declining at a rate of -2.41% annually and its population has decreased by -8.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 177 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Yates is $83,765 with a poverty rate of 26.76%. The median age in Fort Yates is 42 years: 42.4 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Yates was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 122 | 85.92% |
| White | 10 | 7.04% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 7.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 52 | 2.73 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 22 | 2.95 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 20 | 1.1 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 6 | 4.33 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 4 | 7.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 2.33% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 19.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 20.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 10.47% |
| High School Graduate | 19 | 22.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 21 | 24.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 66 | 64 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| White | 10 | 10 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,500 | $94,583 | $46,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,583 | $0 | $59,167 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,969 | $59,167 | $51,875 |
| Some College | $49,063 | $48,438 | $0 |
$57,969
Average Earnings
$59,167
Average Male
$51,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.33% of Fort Yates residents speak only English, while 16.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 16.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 122 | 38 | 31.15% |
26.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.95%
Male Poverty Rate
37.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Yates is Native, with 31.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Yates is Native, with 31.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 21.05% |
| Some College | 15.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,667 | $89,894 |
| Households | $75,833 | $83,765 |
| Married Families | $208,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $69,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.5%
Male Marriage Rate
11.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 30% |
| Native American | 3 | 3.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.85%
Born in Fort Yates
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Fort Yates residents were born in the United States, with 90.85% having been born in North Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 144 | -3 | -2.04% |
| 2028 | 147 | -4 | -2.65% |
| 2027 | 151 | -4 | -2.58% |
| 2026 | 155 | -3 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 158 | -4 | -2.47% |
| 2024 | 162 | -4 | -2.41% |
| 2023 | 166 | -2 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 168 | -3 | -1.75% |
| 2021 | 171 | -6 | -3.39% |
| 2020 | 177 | -27 | -13.24% |
| 2019 | 204 | -11 | -5.12% |
| 2018 | 215 | 12 | 5.91% |
| 2017 | 203 | -16 | -7.31% |
| 2016 | 219 | 11 | 5.29% |
| 2015 | 208 | -2 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 210 | 3 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 207 | 15 | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 192 | 6 | 3.23% |
| 2011 | 186 | 7 | 3.91% |
| 2010 | 179 | 0 | 0% |