Billings County, North Dakota Demographics 2026
Billings County, North Dakota has a population of 1,024, the 52nd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $86,806 and the median home value is $331,000. The poverty rate is 10.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Billings County Quick Facts
How Billings County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 948 | 1,024 | +8.0% |
| Median household income | $81,250 | $86,806 | +6.8% |
| Median home value | $322,500 | $331,000 | +2.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Billings County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medora | 198 | $77,969 | 7.6% | $165,100 |
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Population Overview
Billings County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 1,024. 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 41.8 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 11.5% 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 $86,806. This is 13% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $331,000. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Billings County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%.
Education
32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Billings County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is about the same as the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Billings County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Billings County, North Dakota?
Billings County has a population of 1,024, making it the 52nd most populous county in North Dakota.
What is the median income in Billings County?
The median household income in Billings County is $86,806 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.
How many cities are in Billings County, North Dakota?
Billings County contains 1 Census-designated place.