Nelson County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,016 | — | #3,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,193 | -10.6% | #1,413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.1 years | +28.8% | #220 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $139,700 | -50.4% | #2,393 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $582 | -50.0% | #3,081 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | -43.2% | #235 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nelson County has a population of 3,016, making it the #3,031 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nelson County is $67,193, ranking #1,413 out of 3,222 counties — 10.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.
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The median home value in Nelson County is $139,700 (-50.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $582/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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96.0% of residents in Nelson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County, North Dakota has a total population of 3,016, making it the 3,031st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nelson County is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nelson County is $67,193, which ranks #1,413 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.
The median home value in Nelson County is $139,700, 50.4% below the national median. Renters in Nelson County pay a median gross rent of $582 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nelson County, 29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Nelson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Nelson 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.