Traill County, ND

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    2024 Population
    7,970
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.4
    0.737% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.06%
    30.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $87,004
    1.46% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $200,700
    3.88% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,070
    1.95% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Traill 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Traill County, ND are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Traill County, ND are Mayville State University (243 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Traill County, ND was $200,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

    Most people in Traill County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Traill County, ND was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Traill County, ND is home to a population of 7.97k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.85% of Traill County, ND residents were born outside of the country (227 people).

    In 2024, there were 35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.11k people) in Traill County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 203 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Traill County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Traill County, ND was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Traill County, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.11k ± 76
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      203 ± 45
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      193 ± 62
    3.95%
    Hispanic Population
    315 people

    In 2024, there were 35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.11k people) in Traill County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 203 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.95% of the people in Traill County, ND are hispanic (315 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Traill 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

    2.85%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    227 people
    2.58%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    206 people

    As of 2024, 2.85% of Traill County, ND residents (227 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 Traill County, ND was 2.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      135 ± 44
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      81 ± 35
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      69 ± 33

    Traill County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Traill County, ND has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 8.51% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Traill County, ND see 2,668 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,668 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3979 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 7908 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,668 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Traill County, ND

    Primary care physicians in Traill County, ND see an average of 2,668 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,668 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.2% were men and 47.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.53%
    Uninsured
    53.1%
    Employer Coverage
    8.51%
    Medicaid
    14.8%
    Medicare
    17.5%
    Non-Group
    1.55%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Traill County, ND declined by 11.8% from 5.13% to 4.53%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Traill 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 4.23 in Traill 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 38.2% in Traill County, ND.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.44% in Traill County, ND.

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    Economy

    The economy of Traill County, ND employs 4.07k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Traill County, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (615 people), Educational Services (531 people), and Manufacturing (502 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,346), and Utilities ($70,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.07k
    2024 Value
    ± 254
    −1.95%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.96%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Traill County, ND declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 4.15k employees to 4.07k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Traill County, ND, are Management Occupations (622 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (499 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (346 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Traill County, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.07k
    2024 Value
    ± 254
    −1.95%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.96%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Traill County, ND declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 4.15k employees to 4.07k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Traill County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (615 people), Educational Services (531 people), and Manufacturing (502 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Traill County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Traill 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

    $60,362
    Median earning men ± $3,821
    $43,633
    Median earning women ± $2,948

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,056), Wholesale Trade ($80,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,500), Information ($56,298), and Public Administration ($55,375).

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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. 30
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 28
      Construction
    3. 17
      Finance and Insurance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $30.9k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $25.6k
      Manufacturing
    3. $22.4k
      Wholesale 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.

    Traill 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%).

    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 Traill County, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Traill County, ND awarded 243 degrees. The student population of Traill County, ND in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 442 male students and 692 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Traill County, ND are White (205 and 87.2%), Two or More Races (11 and 4.68%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 3.83%), and Black or African American (6 and 2.55%).

    The largest universities in Traill County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Mayville State University (243 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Traill County, ND are Elementary Education & Teaching (31 and 12.8%), General Studies (30 and 12.3%), and Registered Nursing (28 and 11.5%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,517 for in-state students and $9,775 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2022 in Traill County, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,134 (39% men and 61% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,134 students enrolled in Traill County, ND, 39% men and 61% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 874 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Elementary Education & Teaching
      31 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      26 degrees awarded
    3. General Studies
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Traill County, ND was Elementary Education & Teaching with 31 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Mayville State University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    243 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mayville State University with 243 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 80 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Traill County, ND, which is 0.491 times less than the 163 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 205 degrees mean that there were 18.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 11 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 ($6,517) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,462) 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 Traill County, ND was $200,700 in 2024, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $193,200 to $200,700, a 3.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Traill County, ND is 74.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Traill County, ND have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Traill County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 7.02% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.623%.

    Housing

    Property

    $200,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,231
    $2,478
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$193

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

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    Rent vs Own

    74.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.3% of the housing units in Traill County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

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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.
    $87,004
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,785
    3.33k
    Number of Households
    ± 223

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.33k households in Traill County, ND declined from $87,004 from the previous year's value of $88,289.

    The following chart displays the households in Traill 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 $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Traill 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 (81%)
    2. Carpooled (8.59%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.53%)

    In 2024, 81% of workers in Traill County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.59%) and those who worked at home (5.53%).

    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

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Traill County, ND have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Traill 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 Traill County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Traill County, ND have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 7.02% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.623%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Traill County, ND (680 out of 7.51k 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 Females 75+ and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Traill 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, 7.1% of the children was living in poverty in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 99.3 in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 57% per 100,000 population.

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