Burleigh County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Burleigh County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 98,986. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burleigh County is 38.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burleigh County is $84,948. This is 12% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $314,700. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burleigh County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%.

Education

38.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Burleigh County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 20% higher 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 95.2%.