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Towner County

North Dakota · 2,162 residents · 1,025.113 sq mi
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Towner County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,464. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 714 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,500. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,162
−25%since 2000
from 2,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
51.1
+16%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Towner County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(102)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(152)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.6%(165)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.2%(91)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(61)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.2%(198)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.9%(192)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(237)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.8%(429)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.1%(284)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.1%(153)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.5%(98)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,464
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,740 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,427
+107%since 2000
from $17,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+79%since 2009
from 1.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Towner County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,797)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,984)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other8.2%(178)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.4%(75)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(3)
Ancestry
German38.9%(853)
Norwegian33.3%(729)
Irish8.4%(184)
English3.9%(86)
Finnish3.3%(72)
Scottish2.9%(64)
Swedish2.8%(61)
American2.2%(48)
French2%(44)
Polish2%(44)
Danish2%(43)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1.5%(33)
Welsh1.4%(30)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(24)
Russian0.9%(19)
Dutch0.5%(12)
Czech0.3%(6)
Canadian0.2%(5)
Austrian0.2%(4)
Ukrainian0.2%(4)
Belgian0.1%(3)
Swiss0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(204)
Married62.6%(496)
Widowed2%(16)
Divorced9.6%(76)
Women 15+
Never married16.6%(141)
Married56.2%(478)
Widowed12.7%(108)
Divorced14.5%(123)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towner County, North Dakota?

Towner County, North Dakota has about 2,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Towner County, North Dakota earns about $49,464 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Towner County, North Dakota?

About 14.5% 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 9.1% 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 1,465 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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