Fort Yates, ND is a small rural town located in Sioux County on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. There are approximately 195 people living in the community giving it a population density of 3,300 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. The town has a variety of local businesses and organizations that bring life to the community such as auto-repair shops, convenience stores, and gas stations. Residents of Fort Yates can enjoy year round outdoor activities like biking, fishing and camping at nearby lakes and state parks. The town also has several local organizations including the 4-H Clubhouse, churches, and other charitable groups that help support the community. Local sporting events are popular among residents with football games being held weekly at the high school football field.
The population in Fort Yates is 195. There are 3,250 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Yates is 29.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Yates is 4.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Yates
- 17.1% are married
- 15.8% are divorced
- 30.4% are married with children
- 47.8% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Yates
- 5.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 92.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander