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Golden Valley County

North Dakota · 1,680 residents · 1,000.885 sq mi
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Golden Valley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $56,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,680
−13%since 2000
from 1,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Golden Valley County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,967 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,899
+55%since 2000
from $14,173 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,613)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.3%(39)
Diversity Score12%(201)
Diversity Score
12
+317%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?

Golden Valley County, North Dakota has about 1,680 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley County, North Dakota earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Valley County, North Dakota expensive?

In Golden Valley County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Valley County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?

About 13.0% of people in Golden Valley County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Valley County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Valley County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 428 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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