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Eddy County

North Dakota · 2,385 residents · 630.239 sq mi
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Eddy County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,404. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,385
−13%since 2000
from 2,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+12%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Eddy County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,404
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,642 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,302
+27%since 2000
from $15,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+4%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,649)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,242)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(52)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.8%(67)
Diversity Score13.1%(312)
Diversity Score
13
+512%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eddy County, North Dakota?

Eddy County, North Dakota has about 2,385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eddy County, North Dakota earns about $38,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eddy County, North Dakota expensive?

In Eddy County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $48,900, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Eddy County, North Dakota?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eddy County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.4% of people in Eddy County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eddy County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Eddy County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 566 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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