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Emmons County

North Dakota · 3,550 residents · 1,508.401 sq mi
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Emmons County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,615. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 781 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,600. With a median age of 50.5, 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 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
3,550
−18%since 2000
from 4,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+13%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Emmons County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,615
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,119 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,358
+46%since 2000
from $14,604 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$336
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−57.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,257)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(50)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,468)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score3.8%(134)
Diversity Score
4
+12%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmons County, North Dakota?

Emmons County, North Dakota has about 3,550 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emmons County, North Dakota earns about $35,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmons County, North Dakota expensive?

In Emmons County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Emmons County, North Dakota?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Emmons County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.1% of people in Emmons County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmons County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmons County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,280 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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