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Hettinger County

North Dakota · 2,715 residents · 1,132.239 sq mi
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Hettinger County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,209. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 730 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,100. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,715
−21%since 1990
from 3,445 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.2
+13%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hettinger County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,209
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,601 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,555
+69%since 1990
from $9,203 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$225
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
83.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
16.4% rent
1.1
−10%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,429)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score1.3%(45)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,681)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.1%(30)
1
−15%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−66%since 1990
from 39.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hettinger County, North Dakota?

Hettinger County, North Dakota has about 2,715 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hettinger County, North Dakota earns about $29,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hettinger County, North Dakota expensive?

In Hettinger County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $33,100, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Hettinger County, North Dakota?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hettinger County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.8% of people in Hettinger County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hettinger County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hettinger County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 730 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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