Stutsman County, North Dakota
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.
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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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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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%.
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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%.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 15.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.9 per 100,000.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.