Ransom County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,643 | — | #2,841 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,736 | +0.8% | #794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,000 | -31.5% | #1,483 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $691 | -40.6% | #2,776 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.8% | #876 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ransom County has a population of 5,643, making it the #2,841 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ransom County is $75,736, ranking #794 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Ransom County is $193,000 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $691/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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97.2% of residents in Ransom County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.
About Ransom County, North Dakota
Ransom County, North Dakota has a total population of 5,643, making it the 2,841st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ransom County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ransom County is $75,736, which ranks #794 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Ransom County is $193,000, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Ransom County pay a median gross rent of $691 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ransom County, 22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.5 min.
Ransom County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Ransom 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.