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Golden Valley County

North Dakota · 1,736 residents · 1,000.885 sq mi
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Golden Valley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,308. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,736
−10%since 2000
from 1,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+2%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Golden Valley County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,308
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,967 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,890
+167%since 2000
from $14,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,600)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.7%(133)
Diversity Score24%(417)
Diversity Score
24
+736%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Golden Valley County, North Dakota has about 1,736 residents according to the 2020 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 $72,308 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 $113,700, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

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

About 24.1% 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 5.0% 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 372 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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