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Walsh County

North Dakota · 12,389 residents · 1,281.607 sq mi
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Walsh County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,845. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,900. With a median age of 40.9, 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 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,389
−10%since 1990
from 13,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+13%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,845
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,973 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,496
+53%since 1990
from $10,766 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.5
−21%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(13,501)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(332)
Asian0.4%(52)
Diversity Score11.4%(1,584)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(11,436)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(700)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,787)
14
+26%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−42%since 1990
from 22.1 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 Walsh County, North Dakota?

Walsh County, North Dakota has about 12,389 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Walsh County, North Dakota earns about $33,845 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 $50,900, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Walsh County, North Dakota?

About 13.3% 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 10.9% of people in Walsh County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walsh County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Walsh County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,451 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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