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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Walsh County

North Dakota · 13,840 residents · 1,281.607 sq mi
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Walsh County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,840
+12%vs 2000
vs 12,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,973
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,845 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,766
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,496 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$281
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361 in 2000
US average: $450
75.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
25.0% rent
1.9
+27%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(11,436)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(700)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(1,787)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(13,501)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(332)
Asian0.4%(52)
Other1.8%(247)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,584)
11
−21%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.0%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+72%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsh County, North Dakota?

Walsh County, North Dakota has about 13,840 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Walsh County, North Dakota earns about $21,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walsh County, North Dakota expensive?

In Walsh County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Walsh County, North Dakota?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walsh County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.4% of people in Walsh County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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