Emmons County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 3,254 #3,020 / 3,222
6th
Median Household Income $66,538 -11.5% #1,465 / 3,222
55th
Median Age 51.7 years +32.9% #147 / 3,222
95th
Median Home Value $117,200 -58.4% #2,730 / 3,222
15th
Median Gross Rent $568 -51.2% #3,099 / 3,222
4th
Poverty Rate 9.1% -27.9% #588 / 3,222
82th

Demographics

Emmons County has a population of 3,254, making it the #3,020 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.7 years, which is 32.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Emmons County is $66,538, ranking #1,465 out of 3,222 counties — 11.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$66,538 −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,465 of 3,222
55th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,008 −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #950 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.1% −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #588 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −57.7% vs nat'l
Rank #353 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2% −34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,619 of 3,222
50th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.8 min −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,575 of 3,222
20th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Emmons County is $117,200 (-58.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $568/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.8%.

Median Home Value
$117,200 −58.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,730 of 3,222
15th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$568 −51.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,099 of 3,222
4th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.8% +23.9% vs nat'l
Rank #669 of 3,222
79th percentile
79.8% Homeownership

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Health

93.7% of residents in Emmons County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.

93.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7% +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,143 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Emmons County, North Dakota

Emmons County, North Dakota has a total population of 3,254, making it the 3,020th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Emmons County is 51.7 years, which is 32.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Emmons County is $66,538, which ranks #1,465 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Emmons County is $117,200, 58.4% below the national median. Renters in Emmons County pay a median gross rent of $568 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Emmons County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.

Emmons County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).

All data for Emmons County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.