Billings County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Billings County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 948. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Billings County is 44.7 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Billings County is $81,250. This is 7% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $322,500. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Billings County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Billings County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is about average than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.