Renville County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38075 Republican

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.

2,304
Population
#3,094 of 3,222
$74,301
Median Income
-1.1% #885 of 3,222
43.8 years
Median Age
+12.6% #985 of 3,222
9.1%
Poverty Rate
-28.0% #586 of 3,222

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.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.6%
Native Born
3.4%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

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%.

Income#885
$74,301
-1.1%
vs nation
73th percentile
Per Capita#1,034
$38,418
-6.9%
vs nation
68th percentile
Poverty#586
9.1%
-28.0%
vs nation
82th percentile
Unemployment#85
0.9%
-82.9%
vs nation
97th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

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%.

Home Value#1,889
$166,000
-41.1%
vs nation
41th percentile
Rent#1,905
$828
-28.8%
vs nation
41th percentile
Homeownership#832
78.7%
+22.3%
vs nation
74th percentile

Household Type

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.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7% −41.6% vs nation
Rank #2,054 of 3,222
36th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

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).

Life Expectancy#1,352
75.8
+0.9%
vs nation
56th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#496
14.8%
-24.3%
vs nation
84th percentile
Diabetes#307
8.5%
-23.6%
vs nation
90th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#829
34.5%
-7.5%
vs nation
74th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#88
4.5
-21.1%
vs nation
97th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#111
3.4
-24.2%
vs nation
97th percentile
Uninsured Rate#959
7.4%
-29.6%
vs nation
70th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,211
24.5%
-7.1%
vs nation
62th percentile
Food Insecurity#1
5.8%
-59.7%
vs nation
100th percentile

Substance Use

17.5% of adults in Renville County smoke , 37.4% are obese , and 25.7% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#1,493
17.5%
-2.5%
vs nation
53th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,264
37.4%
-1.3%
vs nation
60th percentile
Excessive Drinking#3,091
25.7%
+29.1%
vs nation
2th percentile

Safety

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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.

Teen Birth Rate#1,464
20.0
-8.6%
vs nation
51th percentile
Child Poverty#167
8.2%
-56.8%
vs nation
95th percentile

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.

Voter Turnout
73.3% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
30.2 min +9.4% vs nation
Rank #849 of 3,222
74th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

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 .

2024 REP +67.6%
14.9% 82.5%
Dem 1,203 votes Rep
2020 REP +64.0%
16.7% 80.7%
Dem 1,319 votes Rep
2016 REP +62.0%
15.9% 77.9%
Dem 1,255 votes Rep
2012 REP +35.5%
31.3% 66.8%
Dem 1,272 votes Rep
2008 REP +21.9%
37.5% 59.4%
Dem 1,346 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

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.