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Billings County

North Dakota · 945 residents · 1,148.488 sq mi
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Billings County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,896. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $232,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 204%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
+6%since 2000
from 888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.0
+5%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7518489461K1K1990201020202024Billings County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.4%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(57)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.2%(40)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(40)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(114)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(110)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(102)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418%(170)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.7%(120)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.3%(60)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,896
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,113
+135%since 2000
from $16,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,400
+204%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+133%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Billings County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(874)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(902)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(22)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German43.6%(386)
Norwegian19.4%(172)
Ukrainian11.4%(101)
Irish7%(62)
Russian6.2%(55)
English5.2%(46)
Czech4.7%(42)
Swedish2.1%(19)
Polish2%(18)
Dutch1.8%(16)
French1.5%(13)
Scottish0.9%(8)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.8%(7)
British0.5%(4)
American0.3%(3)
Belgian0.3%(3)
Portuguese0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Ukrainian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(95)
Married65%(290)
Widowed10.5%(47)
Divorced3.1%(14)
Women 15+
Never married10.6%(43)
Married72.6%(294)
Widowed3%(12)
Divorced13.8%(56)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Billings County, North Dakota?

Billings County, North Dakota has about 945 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Billings County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Billings County, North Dakota earns about $64,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Billings County, North Dakota expensive?

In Billings County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $232,400.

How educated are people in Billings County, North Dakota?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Billings County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Billings County, North Dakota?

About 10.9% of people in Billings County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Billings County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Billings County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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