Williams County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 39,555 #1,220 / 3,222
62th
Median Household Income $85,595 +13.9% #408 / 3,222
87th
Median Age 31.8 years -18.3% #3,140 / 3,222
3th
Median Home Value $284,800 +1.0% #703 / 3,222
78th
Median Gross Rent $1,123 -3.4% #668 / 3,222
79th
Poverty Rate 8.6% -31.4% #494 / 3,222
85th

Demographics

Williams County has a population of 39,555, making it the #1,220 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.5%
Native Born
8.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Williams County is $85,595, ranking #408 out of 3,222 counties — 13.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$85,595 +13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #408 of 3,222
87th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,320 +7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #450 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.6% −31.4% vs nat'l
Rank #494 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,540 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.4% −27.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,310 of 3,222
59th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.4 min −22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,633 of 3,222
18th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Williams County is $284,800 (+1.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,123/mo and the homeownership rate is 53.0%.

Median Home Value
$284,800 +1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #703 of 3,222
78th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,123 −3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #668 of 3,222
79th percentile
Homeownership Rate
53.0% −17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,139 of 3,222
3th percentile
53.0% Homeownership

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Health

88.5% of residents in Williams County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.

88.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.5% −3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,464 of 3,222
24th percentile

About Williams County, North Dakota

Williams County, North Dakota has a total population of 39,555, making it the 1,220th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Williams County is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Williams County is $85,595, which ranks #408 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.9% 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 4.3%.

The median home value in Williams County is $284,800, 1.0% above the national median. Renters in Williams County pay a median gross rent of $1,123 per month. The homeownership rate is 53.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Williams County, 24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.

Williams County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).

All data for Williams 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.