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Ward County

North Dakota · 69,919 residents · 2,013.028 sq mi
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Ward County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,098. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $217,700. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,919
+19%since 2000
from 58,795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+1%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K59K63K67K71K1990201020202024Ward County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,098
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,670 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,891
+112%since 2000
from $16,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,700
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(53,786)
Black2.1%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,125)
Asian0.8%(474)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(7,166)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(55,673)
Black4.1%(2,853)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(4,590)
Asian1.6%(1,087)
Other5.5%(3,813)
Diversity Score40%(27,994)
Segregation Score22.4%(15,641)
Diversity Score
40
+229%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$166,000−24%
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WARD COUNTY VS
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WARD COUNTY VS
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WARD COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ward County, North Dakota?

Ward County, North Dakota has about 69,919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ward County, North Dakota earns about $68,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ward County, North Dakota expensive?

In Ward County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $217,700, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Ward County, North Dakota?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ward County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.1% of people in Ward County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ward County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ward County, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,998 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 104Census Tract 106.02Census Tract 105Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 102Census Tract 113Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 108Census Tract 106.01Census Tract 107.01Census Tract 112Census Tract 101Census Tract 107.02Census Tract 109.02Census Tract 109.01Census Tract 110
14 ZIP codes
ZIP 58701ZIP 58703ZIP 58704ZIP 58785ZIP 58746ZIP 58722ZIP 58718ZIP 58781ZIP 58735ZIP 58707ZIP 58733ZIP 58705ZIP 58734ZIP 58756
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