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Walsh County

North Dakota · 10,563 residents · 1,281.607 sq mi
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Walsh County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,428. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 17% 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 $94,100. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,563
−15%since 2000
from 12,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+9%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Walsh County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,428
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,441
+109%since 2000
from $16,496 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(8,676)
Black0.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,316)
Asian0.4%(45)
Other3.2%(335)
Diversity Score36.6%(3,863)
Segregation Score31.6%(3,333)
Diversity Score
37
+154%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsh County, North Dakota?

Walsh County, North Dakota has about 10,563 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walsh County, North Dakota earns about $55,428 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 $94,100, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Walsh County, North Dakota?

About 17.4% 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 9.4% 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 3,277 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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ZIP 58237ZIP 58270ZIP 58261ZIP 58243ZIP 58227ZIP 58231ZIP 58233ZIP 58210ZIP 58250ZIP 58273ZIP 58229
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