Slope County, ND

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2020 Population

788

6.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

49.6

3.98% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

4.95%

34.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,833

3.49% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$91,000

10.6% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

374

15.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Slope County, ND had a population of 788 people with a median age of 49.6 and a median household income of $65,833. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Slope County, ND grew from 742 to 788, a 6.2% increase and its median household income grew from $63,611 to $65,833, a 3.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Slope County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.888%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.127%).

None of the households in Slope 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.

99.7% of the residents in Slope County, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Slope County, ND was $91,000, and the homeownership rate was 83%. Most people in Slope County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Slope County, ND was 3 cars per household.

Slope County, ND borders Fallon County, MT, Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, and Stark County, ND.

United States North Dakota

Diversity

Slope County, ND is home to a population of 788 people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.254% of Slope County, ND residents were born outside of the country (2 people).

In 2020, there were 39.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (753 people) in Slope County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Slope County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
753 ± 83
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19 ± 29
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8 ± 12.8

0.127%

Hispanic Population

1 people

0.127% of the people in Slope County, ND are hispanic (1 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.254%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

0.27%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2020, 0.254% of Slope County, ND residents (2 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 Slope County, ND was 0.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

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

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

99.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.7% of Slope County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Slope County, ND was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11 ± 17
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 14

Slope County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy 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.

Y-Axis

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

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

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

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

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 Slope County, ND employs 374 people. The largest industries in Slope County, ND are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (188 people), Educational Services (34 people), and Public Administration (19 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($130,313), Utilities ($69,583), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,417).

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,833

2020 value

± $7,556

3.49%

1 Year Growth

± 17.4%

Households in Slope County, ND have a median annual income of $65,833, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $63,611 in 2019, which represents a 3.49% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Slope 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 Slope 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 9650

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Slope County, ND (39 out of 788 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 Females 75+, followed by Males 75+ and then Males 6 - 11.

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
34 ± 43
Two Or More
5 ± 47
Hispanic
1 ± 50

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Slope County, ND is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

374

2020 Value

± 77

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 25.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Slope County, ND grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 325 employees to 374 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Slope County, ND, are Management Occupations (177 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (36 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Slope County, ND.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Slope County, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (177 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (36 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Slope County, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (15 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (4.51 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.26 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Slope County, ND, by median earnings, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($76,250), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($67,500), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($67,500).

Industries

Employment by Industries

374

2020 Value

± 77

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 25.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Slope County, ND grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 325 employees to 374 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Slope County, ND, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (188 people), Educational Services (34 people), and Public Administration (19 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Slope County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Slope 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 Slope County, ND, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (188 people), Educational Services (34 people), and Public Administration (19 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Slope County, ND has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (41 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (8.94 times), and Utilities (2.92 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Slope County, ND, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($130,313), Utilities ($69,583), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,417).

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

Showing data for North Dakota.

$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 Slope County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 89% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.468%). 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.

Slope 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 (89%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.468%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Slope County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 89% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (10.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.468%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Slope 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 Slope County, ND

89% 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 Slope County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Slope County, ND was $91,000 in 2020, which is 0.396 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $101,800 to $91,000, a 10.6% decrease. The homeownership rate in Slope County, ND is 83%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Slope County, ND have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Slope County, ND is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$91,000

2020 Median

± $21,683

$101,800

2019 Median

± $19,725

In 2020, the median property value in Slope County, ND declined from to $91,000 from the previous year's value of $101,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Slope 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 Slope County, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

Household Income

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

$65,833

Median Household Income

± $7,556

336

Number of Households

± 50

In 2020, the median household income of the 336 households in Slope County, ND grew to $65,833 from the previous year's value of $63,611.

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

Rent vs Own

83%

2020 Homeownership

82.2%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 83% of the housing units in Slope County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.2%.

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

Commute Time

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Slope County, ND have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.77% of the workforce in Slope County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (54.5%)
Worked At Home (27%)
Walked (13.2%)

In 2020, 54.5% of workers in Slope County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27%) and those who walked to work (13.2%).

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

3 cars

Average Number

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

Health

99.5% of the population of Slope County, ND has health coverage, with 27.4% on employee plans, 7.49% on Medicaid, 23.6% on Medicare, 40.7% on non-group plans, and 0.254% 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

0.508%

Uninsured

27.4%

Employer Coverage

7.49%

Medicaid

23.6%

Medicare

40.7%

Non-Group

0.254%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Slope County, ND declined by 24.7% from 0.674% to 0.508%.

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