Des Lacs, ND Demographics

A map of Des Lacs's Population by Race

Des Lacs, North Dakota has an estimated population of 163, a large decrease from the 185 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.2% White, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Des Lacs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Des Lacs has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Des Lacs, that probability was 6.3% in 2020 and 3.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Des Lacs is ranked the 201st most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Des Lacs was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Des Lacs's White Population

160 residents of Des Lacs, or 98.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Des Lacs is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Des Lacs ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Des Lacs's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Des Lacs's population has increased from 96.8% to 98.2%.

Des Lacs is more White than neighboring Burlington (87.8% White), Berthold (92.5% White), Carpio (83.2% White), and Minot AFB (61.6% White). Des Lacs is less White than neighboring Foxholm (100% White).

Des Lacs's Black Population

0 residents of Des Lacs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Des Lacs is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Des Lacs ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Des Lacs's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Des Lacs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Des Lacs is less Black than neighboring Burlington (0.2% Black), and Minot AFB (10.4% Black).

Des Lacs's Asian Population

0 residents of Des Lacs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Des Lacs is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Des Lacs ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Des Lacs's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Des Lacs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Des Lacs is less Asian than neighboring Burlington (0.7% Asian), Carpio (1.1% Asian), and Minot AFB (1% Asian).

Des Lacs's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Des Lacs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Des Lacs is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Des Lacs ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Des Lacs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Des Lacs's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Des Lacs is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (1.8% Hispanic), Berthold (1.2% Hispanic), Carpio (0.5% Hispanic), and Minot AFB (15.6% Hispanic).

Des Lacs's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Des Lacs, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Des Lacs is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Des Lacs ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Des Lacs's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Des Lacs's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.8%.

Des Lacs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foxholm (0% Native American/Other), Berthold (1.4% Native American/Other), and Carpio (0% Native American/Other). Des Lacs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (3.5% Native American/Other), and Minot AFB (3.3% Native American/Other).

Des Lacs's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Des Lacs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Des Lacs is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Des Lacs ranks 334th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Des Lacs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Des Lacs's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Des Lacs is less Multiracial than neighboring Burlington (6% Multiracial), Berthold (4.8% Multiracial), Carpio (15.2% Multiracial), and Minot AFB (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.