Emmons County, ND

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2020 Population

3,262

1.45% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

50.7

0.393% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

8.6%

13% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,012

8.75% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$94,500

2.58% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

1,515

1.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Emmons County, ND had a population of 3.26k people with a median age of 50.7 and a median household income of $51,012. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Emmons County, ND declined from 3,310 to 3,262, a −1.45% decrease and its median household income declined from $55,902 to $51,012, a −8.75% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emmons County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (96.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.674%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.49%), and White (Hispanic) (0.399%).

None of the households in Emmons 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.

99.4% of the residents in Emmons County, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Emmons County, ND was $94,500, and the homeownership rate was 80.5%. Most people in Emmons County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Emmons County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Emmons County, ND borders Burleigh County, ND, Kidder County, ND, Logan County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, Morton County, ND, Sioux County, ND, Campbell County, SD, and Corson County, SD.

United States North Dakota

Diversity

Emmons County, ND is home to a population of 3.26k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.87% of Emmons County, ND residents were born outside of the country (61 people).

In 2020, there were 87.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.16k people) in Emmons County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 22 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emmons County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 29
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
36 ± 9
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
22 ± 24

0.797%

Hispanic Population

26 people

0.797% of the people in Emmons County, ND are hispanic (26 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Emmons County, ND as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.87%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

61 people

2.08%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

69 people

As of 2020, 1.87% of Emmons County, ND residents (61 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emmons County, ND was 2.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Emmons County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Emmons County, ND was 50.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 50, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 65. But people in Emmons County, ND are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Emmons County, ND residents was 51.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,869 ± 1,313 people
Philippines
2,835 ± 1,305 people
Liberia
2,461 ± 1,216 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 2,869 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 2,835 and Liberia with 2,461.

Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.4% of Emmons County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Emmons County, ND was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Emmons County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
95 ± 33
Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 19
Korea
17 ± 14

Emmons County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.13 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Dakota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,334. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Emmons County, ND employs 1.52k people. The largest industries in Emmons County, ND are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (328 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (207 people), and Retail Trade (167 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,000), Utilities ($96,250), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,667).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,012

2020 value

± $5,215

−8.75%

1 Year Growth

± 12.7%

Households in Emmons County, ND have a median annual income of $51,012, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,902 in 2019, which represents a −8.75% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Emmons County, ND compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

$65,498

Average Male Salary in North Dakota

± $3,509

$48,334

Average Female Salary in North Dakota

± $2,577

In 2020, full-time male employees in North Dakota made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Dakota

White
$51,342 ± $2,191
Asian
$47,530 ± $17,581
Two or More Races
$41,189 ± $10,597

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Dakota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Emmons County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.43

2019 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2020, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.241% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9665

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Emmons County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emmons County, ND (276 out of 3.21k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 75+.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
258 ± 60
Asian
13 ± 50
Other
5 ± 51

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.52k

2020 Value

± 131

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Emmons County, ND declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 1.54k employees to 1.52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emmons County, ND, are Management Occupations (339 people), Sales & Related Occupations (136 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emmons County, ND.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Emmons County, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (339 people), Sales & Related Occupations (136 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Emmons County, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (8.32 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (2.13 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.71 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Emmons County, ND, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($117,083), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($60,469), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($54,896).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.52k

2020 Value

± 131

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Emmons County, ND declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 1.54k employees to 1.52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emmons County, ND, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (328 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (207 people), and Retail Trade (167 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emmons County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Emmons County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Emmons County, ND, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (328 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (207 people), and Retail Trade (167 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Emmons County, ND has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17.6 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2.76 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.76 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Emmons County, ND, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,000), Utilities ($96,250), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,667).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $62.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($10.4B) and Other ag prods. ($9.05B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$148B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$277B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

87.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $148B. This is expected to increase 87.3% to $277B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$17.1B
Texas
$16.8B
Illinois
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $17.1B, followed by Texas with $16.8B and Illinois and $16.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Emmons County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 86.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (11.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%). The most partisan county was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (86.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (11.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Emmons County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Dakota.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Emmons County, ND

86.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Dakota

Slope County, ND
89% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emmons County, ND
86.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Logan County, ND
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Dakota was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Dakota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Emmons County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Emmons County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Emmons County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Emmons County, ND was $94,500 in 2020, which is 0.411 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $97,000 to $94,500, a 2.58% decrease. The homeownership rate in Emmons County, ND is 80.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Emmons County, ND have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emmons County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$94,500

2020 Median

± $13,393

$97,000

2019 Median

± $11,082

In 2020, the median property value in Emmons County, ND declined from to $94,500 from the previous year's value of $97,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Emmons County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emmons County, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the $70k - $80k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,012

Median Household Income

± $5,215

1.55k

Number of Households

± 141

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.55k households in Emmons County, ND declined from $51,012 from the previous year's value of $55,902.

The following chart displays the households in Emmons 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Emmons County, ND distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emmons County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

80.5%

2020 Homeownership

85.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 80.5% of the housing units in Emmons County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Emmons County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emmons County, ND have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Emmons County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Emmons County, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (8.38%)

In 2020, 72.3% of workers in Emmons County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.38%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Emmons County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Emmons County, ND have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.8% of the population of Emmons County, ND has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 8.2% on Medicaid, 20.5% on Medicare, 27.6% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sioux County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.1%). Additionally, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.5%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Dakota

$4,410

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,461

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.21%

Uninsured

36.9%

Employer Coverage

8.2%

Medicaid

20.5%

Medicare

27.6%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emmons County, ND grew by 5.94% from 4.91% to 5.21%.

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