Golden Valley County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Golden Valley County has a population of 1,653 residents and a median age of 47.2 years, making it the #3,148 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.8%. The median home value is $123,900, and the median household income is $68,021, which is 9% below the national median.
Demographics
Golden Valley County has a population of 1,653, making it the #3,148 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Golden Valley County is $68,021, ranking #1,340 out of 3,222 counties — 9.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.8% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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Housing
The median home value in Golden Valley County is $123,900 (-56.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $638/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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Education
In Golden Valley County, 22.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 33.1% below the national average, ranking #1,567 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Golden Valley County is 85.3 years. 16.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.3% of adults in Golden Valley County smoke , 40.9% are obese , and 23.5% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
15.5% of children in Golden Valley County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 29.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Golden Valley County is 71.5%. The mean commute time is 22.5 min, which is 18.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Golden Valley County voted Republican with a margin of 73.7%. The vote was 12.4% Dem / 86.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.2 toward Republicans .
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About Golden Valley County, North Dakota
Golden Valley County, North Dakota has a total population of 1,653, making it the 3,148th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Golden Valley County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Golden Valley County is $68,021, which ranks #1,340 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Golden Valley County is $123,900, 56.0% below the national median. Renters in Golden Valley County pay a median gross rent of $638 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Golden Valley County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Golden Valley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.0%) and Other (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Golden Valley 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.