Finley, ND Demographics

A map of Finley's Population by Race

Finley, North Dakota has an estimated population of 329, a large decrease from the 401 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Finley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Finley 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 Finley, that probability was 9.6% in 2020 and 7.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Finley is ranked the 133rd 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). Finley was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Finley's White Population

316 residents of Finley, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Finley is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Finley ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finley's White population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Finley's population has increased from 95.0% to 96.0%.

Finley is more White than neighboring Sharon (90.1% White), Hope (90% White), Aneta (83.4% White), and Cooperstown (89.5% White). Finley is less White than neighboring Luverne (96.2% White).

Finley's Black Population

3 residents of Finley, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Finley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Finley ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finley's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Finley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Finley is more Black than neighboring Sharon (0% Black), Hope (0% Black), Aneta (0% Black), and Luverne (0% Black). Finley is less Black than neighboring Cooperstown (2% Black).

Finley's Asian Population

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

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

Finley's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Finley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Finley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Finley ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Finley's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Finley is less Hispanic than neighboring Hope (4.7% Hispanic), Aneta (7% Hispanic), and Cooperstown (1.5% Hispanic).

Finley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Finley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Finley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Finley ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Finley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Finley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hope (2.1% Native American/Other), and Cooperstown (0.2% Native American/Other).

Finley's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Finley, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Finley is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Finley ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Finley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Finley's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.0%.

Finley is less Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (9.9% Multiracial), Hope (3.2% Multiracial), Aneta (9.6% Multiracial), Luverne (3.8% Multiracial), and Cooperstown (6.8% 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.