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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Divide County

North Dakota · 2,283 residents · 1,261.13 sq mi
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Divide County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,089. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 616 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $30,900. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,283
−21%since 1990
from 2,899 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.0
+11%since 1990
from 44.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Divide County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,089
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,507 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,225
+53%since 1990
from $10,603 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$293
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
17.9% rent
1.0
−16%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,893)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score0.5%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.5%(12)
Diversity Score2.8%(65)
3
+448%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−56%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Divide County, North Dakota?

Divide County, North Dakota has about 2,283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Divide County, North Dakota earns about $30,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Divide County, North Dakota expensive?

In Divide County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $30,900, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Divide County, North Dakota?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Divide County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.6% of people in Divide County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Divide County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Divide County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 616 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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