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Dickey County

North Dakota · 4,999 residents · 1,131.493 sq mi
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Dickey County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,521. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,999
−13%since 2000
from 5,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.5
+2%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Dickey County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(302)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(356)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(370)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(328)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(286)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(517)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(541)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(516)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.1%(703)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(566)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.1%(355)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.2%(159)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,521
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,231 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,263
+116%since 2000
from $15,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dickey County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,584)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(78)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(4,572)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4%(199)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other3.2%(162)
Segregation Score
18
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(135)
Spaniard0.6%(29)
Ancestry
German48.8%(2,368)
Norwegian20.2%(980)
Irish6.4%(312)
English6.4%(309)
Swedish3.9%(188)
Polish2.7%(132)
American2.5%(123)
Finnish2.5%(119)
Russian2.2%(109)
French1.5%(73)
Czech1.3%(65)
Romanian1.2%(60)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1%(47)
Danish0.9%(43)
Italian0.7%(34)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(26)
Scottish0.4%(20)
Swiss0.3%(15)
British0.2%(10)
Greek0.2%(9)
Hungarian0.2%(9)
Welsh0.2%(9)
Ukrainian0.2%(8)
Austrian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(681)
Married50.3%(1,041)
Widowed4.7%(97)
Divorced12%(249)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(450)
Married60.9%(1,197)
Widowed8.9%(174)
Divorced7.4%(145)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickey County, North Dakota?

Dickey County, North Dakota has about 4,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dickey County, North Dakota earns about $64,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickey County, North Dakota expensive?

In Dickey County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Dickey County, North Dakota?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dickey County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.5% of people in Dickey County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickey County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickey County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,108 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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