Stutsman County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38093 Republican

Located in North Dakota, Stutsman County has a population of 21,549 residents and a median age of 41.1 years, making it the #1,792 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.6%. The median home value is $208,400, and the median household income is $61,856, which is 18% below the national median.

21,549
Population
#1,792 of 3,222
$61,856
Median Income
-17.7% #1,909 of 3,222
41.1 years
Median Age
+5.7% #1,784 of 3,222
12.6%
Poverty Rate
+0.1% #1,425 of 3,222

Demographics

Stutsman County has a population of 21,549, making it the #1,792 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Stutsman County is $61,856, ranking #1,909 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.

Income#1,909
$61,856
-17.7%
vs nation
41th percentile
Per Capita#854
$39,731
-3.7%
vs nation
74th percentile
Poverty#1,425
12.6%
+0.1%
vs nation
56th percentile
Unemployment#1,310
4.0%
-25.1%
vs nation
59th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Stutsman County is $208,400 (-26.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $774/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.1%.

Home Value#1,323
$208,400
-26.1%
vs nation
59th percentile
Rent#2,316
$774
-33.4%
vs nation
28th percentile
Homeownership#2,855
63.1%
-2.1%
vs nation
11th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Stutsman County, 25.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 23.3% below the national average, ranking #1,128 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.9% −23.3% vs nation
Rank #1,128 of 3,222
65th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Stutsman County is 78.2 years. 15.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#585
78.2
+4.1%
vs nation
81th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#746
15.8%
-19.2%
vs nation
76th percentile
Diabetes#653
9.2%
-17.4%
vs nation
79th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#225
31.1%
-16.6%
vs nation
93th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#124
4.5
-19.9%
vs nation
96th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#435
3.7
-16.6%
vs nation
86th percentile
Uninsured Rate#703
6.7%
-36.1%
vs nation
78th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,599
26.1%
-1.1%
vs nation
49th percentile
Food Insecurity#478
10.8%
-25.0%
vs nation
85th percentile

Substance Use

17.2% of adults in Stutsman County smoke , 40.2% are obese , and 22.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 15.7 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,372
17.2%
-4.2%
vs nation
56th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,126
40.2%
+6.0%
vs nation
32th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,519
22.5%
+13.3%
vs nation
20th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#299
15.7
-51.4%
vs nation
86th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 15.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.9 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#774
15.1
-23.2%
vs nation
70th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,022
15.2
-14.9%
vs nation
59th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#687
12.9
-36.3%
vs nation
76th percentile

Families & Children

11.0% of children in Stutsman County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#606
12.0
-45.1%
vs nation
80th percentile
Child Poverty#462
11.0%
-42.1%
vs nation
85th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Stutsman County is 60.6%. The mean commute time is 16.3 min, which is 41.0% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
60.6% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
16.3 min −41.0% vs nation
Rank #3,105 of 3,222
4th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Stutsman County voted Republican with a margin of 44.6%. The vote was 26.7% Dem / 71.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.3 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +44.6%
26.7% 71.3%
Dem 10,073 votes Rep
2020 REP +43.3%
26.9% 70.2%
Dem 9,959 votes Rep
2016 REP +42.5%
25% 67.5%
Dem 9,938 votes Rep
2012 REP +22.0%
37.8% 59.8%
Dem 9,431 votes Rep
2008 REP +14.7%
41.5% 56.2%
Dem 9,784 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Stutsman County, North Dakota

Stutsman County, North Dakota has a total population of 21,549, making it the 1,792nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stutsman County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Stutsman County is $61,856, which ranks #1,909 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.

The median home value in Stutsman County is $208,400, 26.1% below the national median. Renters in Stutsman County pay a median gross rent of $774 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Stutsman County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.3 min.

Stutsman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.2%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).

All data for Stutsman 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.