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Emmons County

North Dakota · 3,301 residents · 1,508.401 sq mi
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Emmons County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,012. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,030 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,500. With a median age of 51.7, 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 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,301
−24%since 2000
from 4,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+16%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Emmons County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,012
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,119 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,294
+121%since 2000
from $14,604 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(3,162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(35)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1.3%(44)
Diversity Score6.8%(225)
Diversity Score
7
+102%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmons County, North Dakota?

Emmons County, North Dakota has about 3,301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emmons County, North Dakota earns about $51,012 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 $94,500, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Emmons County, North Dakota?

About 19.4% 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 8.6% 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 1,529 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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