Ward County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,973 | — | #795 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,238 | +4.1% | #658 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.6 years | -13.6% | #3,052 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $267,100 | -5.3% | #802 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,048 | -9.9% | #850 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -32.0% | #482 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ward County has a population of 68,973, making it the #795 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.6 years, which is 13.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ward County is $78,238, ranking #658 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Ward County is $267,100 (-5.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,048/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.8%.
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93.6% of residents in Ward County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Ward County, North Dakota
Ward County, North Dakota has a total population of 68,973, making it the 795th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ward County is 33.6 years, which is 13.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ward County is $78,238, which ranks #658 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Ward County is $267,100, 5.3% below the national median. Renters in Ward County pay a median gross rent of $1,048 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ward County, 29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Ward County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.2%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
All data for Ward 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.