Ransom County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Ransom County has a population of 5,643 residents and a median age of 43.1 years, making it the #2,841 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.4%. The median home value is $193,000, and the median household income is $75,736, which is 1% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Ransom County, 22.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.1% below the national average, ranking #1,518 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ransom County is 78.1 years. 14.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.4% of adults in Ransom County smoke , 38.3% are obese , and 24.4% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.6 per 100,000.
Families & Children
10.9% of children in Ransom County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 10.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ransom County is 61.6%. The mean commute time is 20.5 min, which is 25.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ransom County voted Republican with a margin of 28.1%. The vote was 35% Dem / 63.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.