Towner County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,079 #3,115 / 3,222
3th
Median Household Income $67,350 -10.4% #1,400 / 3,222
57th
Median Age 48.9 years +25.7% #293 / 3,222
91th
Median Home Value $134,800 -52.2% #2,460 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $757 -34.9% #2,438 / 3,222
24th
Poverty Rate 8.5% -32.5% #464 / 3,222
86th

Demographics

Towner County has a population of 2,079, making it the #3,115 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.9 years, which is 25.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Towner County is $67,350, ranking #1,400 out of 3,222 counties — 10.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 0.7%.

Median Household Income
$67,350 −10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,400 of 3,222
57th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,318 −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #907 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.5% −32.5% vs nat'l
Rank #464 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.7% −87.5% vs nat'l
Rank #66 of 3,222
98th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5% −30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,430 of 3,222
56th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.1 min −34.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,001 of 3,222
7th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Towner County is $134,800 (-52.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $757/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.

Median Home Value
$134,800 −52.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,460 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$757 −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,438 of 3,222
24th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.8% +22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #831 of 3,222
74th percentile
78.8% Homeownership

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Health

95.4% of residents in Towner County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.

95.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.4% +4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #463 of 3,222
86th percentile

About Towner County, North Dakota

Towner County, North Dakota has a total population of 2,079, making it the 3,115th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Towner County is 48.9 years, which is 25.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Towner County is $67,350, which ranks #1,400 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7%.

The median home value in Towner County is $134,800, 52.2% below the national median. Renters in Towner County pay a median gross rent of $757 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Towner County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.1 min.

Towner County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.1%) and Two or More Races (5.6%).

All data for Towner 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.