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Renville County

North Dakota · 2,282 residents · 877.244 sq mi
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Renville County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,848. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,900. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
2,282
−13%since 2000
from 2,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+7%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Renville County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,848
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,411
+109%since 2000
from $16,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,900
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,535)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,146)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(46)
Diversity Score9.6%(218)
Diversity Score
10
+168%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+148%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renville County, North Dakota?

Renville County, North Dakota has about 2,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Renville County, North Dakota earns about $69,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Renville County, North Dakota expensive?

In Renville County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $127,900, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Renville County, North Dakota?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Renville County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.0% of people in Renville County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Renville County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Renville County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 878 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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