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Eddy County

North Dakota · 2,347 residents · 630.239 sq mi
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Eddy County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,895. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,347
−15%since 2000
from 2,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+3%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Eddy County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,895
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,642 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,614
+117%since 2000
from $15,941 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,102)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(238)
Diversity Score29.5%(692)
Diversity Score
29
+1280%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eddy County, North Dakota?

Eddy County, North Dakota has about 2,347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eddy County, North Dakota earns about $52,895 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Eddy County, North Dakota?

About 22.3% 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 10.7% 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 604 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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