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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Stutsman County

North Dakota · 21,593 residents · 2,221.904 sq mi
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Stutsman County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,815. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,593
−1%since 2000
from 21,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K21K22K22K1990201020202024Stutsman County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,815
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,461
+78%since 2000
from $17,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(21,241)
Black0.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(204)
Asian0.4%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(848)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(19,504)
Black2.1%(444)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(593)
Asian0.6%(137)
Other3.4%(725)
Diversity Score20.9%(4,513)
Segregation Score30.2%(6,521)
Diversity Score
21
+440%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stutsman County, North Dakota?

Stutsman County, North Dakota has about 21,593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stutsman County, North Dakota earns about $52,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stutsman County, North Dakota expensive?

In Stutsman County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Stutsman County, North Dakota?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stutsman County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.3% of people in Stutsman County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stutsman County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Stutsman County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 648 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9674.02Census Tract 9675Census Tract 9678Census Tract 9673Census Tract 9670Census Tract 9672Census Tract 9674.01
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 58401ZIP 58405ZIP 58472ZIP 58476ZIP 58467ZIP 58424ZIP 58420ZIP 58455ZIP 58483ZIP 58497ZIP 58496ZIP 58426ZIP 58402
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