Barnes County, ND

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    2024 Population
    10,773
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.5
    1.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.1%
    7.41% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,038
    3.12% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $173,700
    3.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,344
    1.38% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Barnes County, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98% of the residents in Barnes County, ND are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Barnes County, ND are Valley City State University (472 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Barnes County, ND was $173,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

    Most people in Barnes County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Barnes County, ND was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Barnes County, ND is home to a population of 10.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.32% of Barnes County, ND residents were born outside of the country (250 people).

    In 2024, there were 39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.64k people) in Barnes County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 233 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    98%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Barnes County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Barnes County, ND was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barnes County, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      9.64k ± 163
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      247 ± 163
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      233 ± 113
    2.06%
    Hispanic Population
    222 people

    In 2024, there were 39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.64k people) in Barnes County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 233 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.06% of the people in Barnes County, ND are hispanic (222 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Barnes County, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.32%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    250 people
    2.42%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    261 people

    As of 2024, 2.32% of Barnes County, ND residents (250 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barnes County, ND was 2.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      321 ± 89
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      228 ± 110
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      76 ± 64

    Barnes County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Barnes County, ND has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 9.8% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 4.14% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Barnes County, ND see 1,081 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,081 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1537 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1192 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,081 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Barnes County, ND

    Primary care physicians in Barnes County, ND see an average of 1,081 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,081 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.51%
    Uninsured
    51.9%
    Employer Coverage
    9.8%
    Medicaid
    17.4%
    Medicare
    12.3%
    Non-Group
    4.14%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barnes County, ND declined by 6.88% from 4.84% to 4.51%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barnes County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.67 in Barnes County, ND.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Barnes County, ND.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.23% in Barnes County, ND.

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    Economy

    The economy of Barnes County, ND employs 5.34k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Barnes County, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (733 people), Educational Services (715 people), and Manufacturing (539 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($79,583), Public Administration ($65,750), and Finance & Insurance ($65,313).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.34k
    2024 Value
    ± 436
    −1.38%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Barnes County, ND declined at a rate of −1.38%, from 5.42k employees to 5.34k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barnes County, ND, are Management Occupations (767 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (629 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (482 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barnes County, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.34k
    2024 Value
    ± 436
    −1.38%
    1 Year decline
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Barnes County, ND declined at a rate of −1.38%, from 5.42k employees to 5.34k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barnes County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (733 people), Educational Services (715 people), and Manufacturing (539 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barnes County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Barnes County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,332
    Median earning men ± $6,848
    $38,633
    Median earning women ± $4,777

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($92,366), Wholesale Trade ($75,469), and Public Administration ($71,801).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,579), Manufacturing ($63,393), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,654).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.83%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 27
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 27
      Construction
    3. 25
      Finance and Insurance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $34.4k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $31.5k
      Manufacturing
    3. $13k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Barnes County, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Barnes County, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Barnes County, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Barnes County, ND awarded 472 degrees. The student population of Barnes County, ND in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 758 male students and 1,048 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Barnes County, ND are White (410 and 88.9%), Hispanic or Latino (23 and 4.99%), Two or More Races (14 and 3.04%), and Black or African American (8 and 1.74%).

    The largest universities in Barnes County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Valley City State University (472 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Barnes County, ND are Elementary Education & Teaching (92 and 19.5%), General Studies (88 and 18.6%), and Technology & Industrial Arts Teacher Education (36 and 7.63%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,619 for in-state students and $11,583 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Barnes County, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 53.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,806 (42% men and 58% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,806 students enrolled in Barnes County, ND, 42% men and 58% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,410 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Elementary Education & Teaching
      92 degrees awarded
    2. Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
      21 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Barnes County, ND was Elementary Education & Teaching with 92 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Barnes County, ND according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Valley City State University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    472 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valley City State University with 472 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 161 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Barnes County, ND, which is 0.518 times less than the 311 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 410 degrees mean that there were 17.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 23 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,619) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,961) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Barnes County, ND was $173,700 in 2024, which is 0.522 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $168,100 to $173,700, a 3.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Barnes County, ND is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Barnes County, ND have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barnes County, ND is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    In 2025, 9.72% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Barnes County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.92%.

    Housing

    Property

    $173,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$18,203
    $3,474
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$329

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barnes County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    70.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.8% of the housing units in Barnes County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,038
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,568
    4.91k
    Number of Households
    ± 419

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.91k households in Barnes County, ND declined from $68,038 from the previous year's value of $70,230.

    The following chart displays the households in Barnes County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Barnes County, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
    2. Carpooled (7.05%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.89%)

    In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Barnes County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.05%) and those who worked at home (6.89%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Barnes County, ND have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Barnes County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Barnes County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barnes County, ND have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 9.72% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Barnes County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.92%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barnes County, ND (1.23k out of 10.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barnes County, ND is White, followed by Native American and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.2% of the children was living in poverty in Barnes County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.1%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 181 in Barnes County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 138% per 100,000 population.

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