Ward County, North Dakota
Ward County is home to 68,973 people. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the North Dakota rate (10.8%). The median household income is $78,238.
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| Measure | Value | North Dakota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,973 | 784,841 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $78,238 | $76,657 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 6.9% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.4% | 6.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 32.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $267,100 | $249,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,048 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 38.3% | 38.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.8% | 4.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 33.6 years | 35.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.