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Towner County

North Dakota · 2,876 residents · 1,025.113 sq mi
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Towner County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,740. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 751 residents. Median home value is $40,300. With a median age of 44.0, 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 44.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

2,876
−21%since 1990
from 3,627 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.0
+15%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Towner County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,740
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,608 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,605
+86%since 1990
from $9,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−12.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$309
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
73.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
26.1% rent
1.2
−23%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,573)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,797)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score0.8%(23)
1
−78%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−57%since 1990
from 30.8 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 Towner County, North Dakota?

Towner County, North Dakota has about 2,876 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Towner County, North Dakota earns about $32,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Towner County, North Dakota expensive?

In Towner County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $40,300, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Towner County, North Dakota?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Towner County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.9% of people in Towner County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Towner County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Towner County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 751 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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