Wood Lake township, North Dakota
Wood Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wood Lake township is a geographic entity located in Benson County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 466. The land area covers 34.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 466 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 24.3 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 172 | ±49 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 274 | ±53 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 172 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 102 | ±45 |
| Median Home Value | $168,800 | ±$90,287 |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | ±$308 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,516 | ±$10,333 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,178 | ±$12,350 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.6% | ±20.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 159 | ±121 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±4.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 181 | ±59 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93% | ±8.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WOOD LAKE
GUS Population: 464 (2024)
ID: 171547
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
3468 81ST AVE NE, SHEYENNE ND 58374
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COUNTY OF BENSON
GUS Population: 5,756 (2024)
ID: 171319
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 206, MINNEWAUKAN ND 58351-0206
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fort Totten, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Fort Totten, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | New Rockford, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | New Rockford, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Fort Totten, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Warwick, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Warwick, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Warwick, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 5 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
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College | 9.7 mi away | 214 1st Ave, Fort Totten, ND, 58335 |
7017664415
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LAKE REGION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 423 7TH STREET NE, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301 |
(701) 662-2220
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Lake Region State College
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College | 16.1 mi away | 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND, 58301-1598 |
7016621600
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EDDY - NEW ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 10 8TH STREET N, NEW ROCKFORD, ND, 58356 |
(701) 947-5540
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LAKOTA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 116 WEST B AVENUE, LAKOTA, ND, 58344 |
(701) 247-2543
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DEVILS LAKE KDLR, ND US, located 14.7 miles from Wood Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2° | -1.8° | 7.2° | 0.48" | — |
| February | 20.9° | 1.5° | 11.2° | 0.38" | — |
| March | 33.2° | 15.0° | 24.1° | 0.64" | — |
| April | 51.1° | 31.0° | 41.1° | 0.96" | — |
| May | 65.0° | 44.1° | 54.6° | 2.47" | — |
| June | 74.2° | 54.9° | 64.6° | 3.76" | — |
| July | 79.4° | 59.3° | 69.4° | 3.82" | — |
| August | 78.8° | 57.2° | 68.0° | 2.43" | — |
| September | 69.0° | 48.5° | 58.8° | 1.96" | — |
| October | 52.8° | 34.4° | 43.6° | 1.51" | — |
| November | 34.8° | 18.2° | 26.5° | 0.75" | — |
| December | 21.8° | 4.7° | 13.3° | 0.82" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Fort Totten CDP | CDP | 10.4 mi | — |
| Sheyenne city | City | 14.5 mi | — |
| Crary city | City | 15.1 mi | — |
| Devils Lake city | City | 15.1 mi | — |
| Oberon city | City | 17.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3800587420. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.