Richland County, ND

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    2024 Population
    16,584
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.68%
    6.62% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,432
    4.01% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $183,600
    3.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    8,696
    1.99% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Richland 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.

    99.2% of the residents in Richland County, ND are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Richland County, ND are North Dakota State College of Science (553 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Richland County, ND was $183,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

    Most people in Richland County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Richland County, ND was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Richland County, ND is home to a population of 16.6k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.77% of Richland County, ND residents were born outside of the country (294 people).

    In 2024, there were 32.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.7k people) in Richland County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 454 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 280 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Richland County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Richland County, ND was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richland County, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      14.7k ± 132
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      454 ± 68
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      280 ± 64
    3.76%
    Hispanic Population
    624 people

    In 2024, there were 32.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.7k people) in Richland County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 454 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 280 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.76% of the people in Richland County, ND are hispanic (624 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Richland 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

    1.77%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    294 people
    0.779%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    129 people

    As of 2024, 1.77% of Richland County, ND residents (294 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 Richland County, ND was 0.779%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      364 ± 93
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      174 ± 68
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      119 ± 60

    Richland County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.3% of the population of Richland County, ND has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 7.67% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Richland County, ND see 2,070 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,070 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1507 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3312 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,070 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Richland County, ND

    Primary care physicians in Richland County, ND see an average of 2,070 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,070 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    6.7%
    Uninsured
    53%
    Employer Coverage
    7.67%
    Medicaid
    14.2%
    Medicare
    16.6%
    Non-Group
    1.83%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richland County, ND grew by 2.64% from 6.53% to 6.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Richland 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

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.3 in Richland 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 41.9% in Richland County, ND.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.23% in Richland County, ND.

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    Economy

    The economy of Richland County, ND employs 8.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Richland County, ND were Manufacturing (1,392 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,303 people), and Educational Services (1,034 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($86,806), Information ($70,313), and Wholesale Trade ($69,375).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 521
    1.99%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.27%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richland County, ND grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 8.53k employees to 8.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richland County, ND, are Management Occupations (1,070 people), Production Occupations (899 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (741 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richland County, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 521
    1.99%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.27%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richland County, ND grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 8.53k employees to 8.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richland County, ND, are Manufacturing (1,392 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,303 people), and Educational Services (1,034 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richland County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Richland 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

    $54,557
    Median earning men ± $4,485
    $37,705
    Median earning women ± $3,597

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,938), Information ($71,691), and Wholesale Trade ($69,875).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,521), Public Administration ($62,891), and Wholesale Trade ($61,500).

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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. 57
      Construction
    2. 51
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 31
      Finance and Insurance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $122k
      Manufacturing
    2. $28.7k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $27.4k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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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.

    Richland 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 Richland 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.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Richland County, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Richland 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 Richland County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Richland County, ND awarded 553 degrees. The student population of Richland County, ND in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 1,786 male students and 1,581 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Richland County, ND are White (478 and 86.6%), Two or More Races (21 and 3.8%), Black or African American (19 and 3.44%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 and 3.44%).

    The largest universities in Richland County, ND by number of degrees awarded are North Dakota State College of Science (553 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Richland County, ND are Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 and 12.8%), Electrician (60 and 10.8%), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (59 and 10.7%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 3,367 students enrolled in Richland County, ND, 53% men and 47% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,656 records, of which 45.7% were women and 54.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      67 degrees awarded
    2. Electrician
      60 degrees awarded
    3. Diesel Mechanics Technology
      55 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Richland County, ND was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 67 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    North Dakota State College of Science
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    553 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Dakota State College of Science with 553 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 376 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richland County, ND, which is 2.12 times more than the 177 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 478 degrees mean that there were 22.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 21 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,996) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($978) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Richland County, ND was $183,600 in 2024, which is 0.552 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $177,600 to $183,600, a 3.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Richland County, ND is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Richland County, ND have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richland County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Richland County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 4.32%.

    Housing

    Property

    $183,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,935
    $4,665
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$311

    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 Richland County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    68.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.1% of the housing units in Richland County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

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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.
    $75,432
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,512
    6.85k
    Number of Households
    ± 446

    In 2024, the median household income of the 6.85k households in Richland County, ND grew to $75,432 from the previous year's value of $72,524.

    The following chart displays the households in Richland 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 Richland 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 (77.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.18%)
    3. Carpooled (6.48%)

    In 2024, 77.3% of workers in Richland County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.18%) and those who carpooled to work (6.48%).

    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

    21.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Richland County, ND have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.66% of the workforce in Richland County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Richland County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 4.32%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richland County, ND (1.47k out of 15.2k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richland County, ND is White, followed by Two Or More 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, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Richland County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 129 in Richland County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.8% per 100,000 population.

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