2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,662
Ransom County is a small rural county in North Dakota with a population of 5,662. The median household income is $74,521, 15% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.9%, median home value is $174,800, and 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
5,662
2023 estimate
Rank #2841 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,521
Household
Rank #738 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$174,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1568 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1716 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above North Dakota avg·15% above national avg
Poverty Rate
5% above North Dakota avg·27% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above North Dakota avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,775
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% above North Dakota avg·16% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below North Dakota avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above North Dakota avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below North Dakota avg·18% above national avg
Housing Units
2,538
Households
2,305
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,454
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below North Dakota avg·13% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below North Dakota avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.9%
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