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Divide County

North Dakota · 2,195 residents · 1,261.13 sq mi
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Divide County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,650. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $124,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 169%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,195
−4%since 2000
from 2,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−11%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Divide County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,650
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,464
+143%since 2000
from $16,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing14.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,900
+169%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+88%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,024)
Black1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(53)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other2%(43)
Diversity Score14.5%(318)
Diversity Score
15
+413%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Divide County, North Dakota?

Divide County, North Dakota has about 2,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Divide County, North Dakota earns about $64,650 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 $124,900, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Divide County, North Dakota?

About 16.2% 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 7.4% 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 704 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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