Renville County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Renville County has a population of 2,304 residents and a median age of 43.8 years, making it the #3,094 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.1%. The median home value is $166,000, and the median household income is $74,301, which is 1% below the national median.
Demographics
Renville County has a population of 2,304, making it the #3,094 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Renville County is $74,301, ranking #885 out of 3,222 counties — 1.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 0.9%.
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Housing
The median home value in Renville County is $166,000 (-41.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $828/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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Education
In Renville County, 19.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.6% below the national average, ranking #2,054 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Renville County is 75.8 years. 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.5% of adults in Renville County smoke , 37.4% are obese , and 25.7% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
8.2% of children in Renville County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Renville County is 73.3%. The mean commute time is 30.2 min, which is 9.4% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Renville County voted Republican with a margin of 67.6%. The vote was 14.9% Dem / 82.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.6 toward Republicans .
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About Renville County, North Dakota
Renville County, North Dakota has a total population of 2,304, making it the 3,094th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Renville County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Renville County is $74,301, which ranks #885 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.1% 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 0.9%.
The median home value in Renville County is $166,000, 41.1% below the national median. Renters in Renville County pay a median gross rent of $828 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Renville County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Renville County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Renville 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.