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Oliver County

North Dakota · 2,065 residents · 722.404 sq mi
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Oliver County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,650. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,100. With a median age of 42.0, 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 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

2,065
−13%since 1990
from 2,381 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+25%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oliver County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,650
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,271
+67%since 1990
from $9,749 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$280
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
85.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.4% in 1990
14.3% rent
1.7
−21%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(141)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,005)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2%(41)
2
−67%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−40%since 1990
from 28.4 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 Oliver County, North Dakota?

Oliver County, North Dakota has about 2,065 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oliver County, North Dakota earns about $36,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oliver County, North Dakota expensive?

In Oliver County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Oliver County, North Dakota?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oliver County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.9% of people in Oliver County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oliver County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oliver County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 316 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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