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Richland County

North Dakota · 16,529 residents · 1,435.674 sq mi
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Richland County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,833. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,529
−8%since 2000
from 17,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Richland County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,833
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,008
+96%since 2000
from $16,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(17,337)
Black0.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(123)
Asian0.2%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(581)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(14,703)
Black0.9%(155)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(574)
Asian0.7%(123)
Other5.4%(887)
Diversity Score24.5%(4,052)
Segregation Score19.9%(3,295)
Diversity Score
25
+659%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland County, North Dakota?

Richland County, North Dakota has about 16,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland County, North Dakota earns about $60,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland County, North Dakota expensive?

In Richland County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $132,800, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Richland County, North Dakota?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richland County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.6% of people in Richland County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,619 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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