Emmons County, ND

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    2024 Population
    3,254
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    51.7
    0.388% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.08%
    7.97% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,538
    1.23% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $117,200
    4.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,467
    4.37% 1-year decline

    About

    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.

    100% of the residents in Emmons County, ND are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Emmons County, ND was $117,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

    Most people in Emmons County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Emmons County, ND was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Emmons County, ND is home to a population of 3.25k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.707% of Emmons County, ND residents were born outside of the country (23 people).

    In 2024, there were 37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.03k people) in Emmons County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 82 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 43 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Emmons County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Emmons County, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emmons County, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.03k ± 67
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      82 ± 28
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      43 ± 54
    1.2%
    Hispanic Population
    39 people

    In 2024, there were 37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.03k people) in Emmons County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 82 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 43 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.2% of the people in Emmons County, ND are hispanic (39 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    0.707%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    23 people
    1.35%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    44 people

    As of 2024, 0.707% of Emmons County, ND residents (23 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 Emmons County, ND was 1.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      85 ± 30
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      43 ± 22
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      19 ± 22

    Emmons County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.7% of the population of Emmons County, ND has health coverage, with 36.7% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 21.4% on Medicare, 23.3% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Emmons County, ND see 1,594 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year (1,620 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3271 patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,594 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Emmons County, ND

    Primary care physicians in Emmons County, ND see an average of 1,594 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year (1,620 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Emmons County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.27%
    Uninsured
    36.7%
    Employer Coverage
    10.1%
    Medicaid
    21.4%
    Medicare
    23.3%
    Non-Group
    2.27%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emmons County, ND declined by 4.15% from 6.54% to 6.27%.

    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.

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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 4.48 in Emmons 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 36.8% in Emmons County, ND.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.2% in Emmons County, ND.

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    Economy

    The economy of Emmons County, ND employs 1.47k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Emmons County, ND were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (292 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (194 people), and Retail Trade (152 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,408), Utilities ($91,250), and Wholesale Trade ($85,882).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.47k
    2024 Value
    ± 133
    −4.37%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Emmons County, ND declined at a rate of −4.37%, from 1.53k employees to 1.47k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emmons County, ND, are Management Occupations (323 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (131 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emmons County, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.47k
    2024 Value
    ± 133
    −4.37%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Emmons County, ND declined at a rate of −4.37%, from 1.53k employees to 1.47k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emmons County, ND, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (292 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (194 people), and Retail Trade (152 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,587
    Median earning men ± $7,136
    $37,083
    Median earning women ± $7,196

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($110,313), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($103,365), and Wholesale Trade ($86,618).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($70,714), Other Services Except Public Administration ($58,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,250).

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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%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 10
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. 9
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 9
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $7.42k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $4.05k
      Construction
    3. $3.89k
      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.

    Emmons 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

    Voting results are not available for Emmons County, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.
    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%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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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.

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

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Emmons County, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Emmons County, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Emmons County, ND was $117,200 in 2024, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $112,400 to $117,200, a 4.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Emmons County, ND is 79.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Emmons County, ND have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emmons County, ND is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    In 2025, 8.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Emmons County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

    Housing

    Property

    $117,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,207
    $1,219
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$114

    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 Emmons County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Emmons County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    79.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.8% of the housing units in Emmons County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Emmons County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $66,538
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,437
    1.53k
    Number of Households
    ± 133

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.53k households in Emmons County, ND declined from $66,538 from the previous year's value of $67,368.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Emmons 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.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.1%)
    3. Walked (8.13%)

    In 2024, 69% of workers in Emmons County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who walked to work (8.13%).

    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

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Emmons County, ND have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% 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.

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    Car Ownership

    3 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 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Emmons County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.13%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emmons County, ND (288 out of 3.17k 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 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

    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, 15% of the children was living in poverty in Emmons County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 59 in Emmons County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 35.2% per 100,000 population.

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