Burleigh County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Burleigh County, North Dakota Demographics
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Burleigh County, North Dakota has a population of 100,600, the 2nd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $86,851 and the median home value is $324,000. The poverty rate is 7.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Burleigh County Quick Facts

Population 100,600

Median Household Income $86,851

Median Home Value $324,000

Poverty Rate 7.9%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 38.5 years

Homeownership Rate 71.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.1%

High School Graduation 95.0%

Cities/Places 8

Population 100,600 2nd of 53

Median Income $86,851 13% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.9%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Burleigh 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	98,986	100,600	+1.6%
Median household income	$84,948	$86,851	+2.2%
Median home value	$314,700	$324,000	+3.0%

Median Household Income

Burleigh

$86,851

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Burleigh

$324,000

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.7%

$25K-$50K 15.1%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 42.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

11.3%

$200K+

11.8%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

66.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.2%

Renter 28.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $998/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

22.1%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Burleigh County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bismarck	75,556	$78,387	9.3%	$300,300
Lincoln	4,381	$87,652	5.6%	$278,900
Wilton	607	$80,000	6.8%	$215,900
Apple Valley	279	$111,136	0.0%	$242,400
Wing	207	$63,750	13.5%	$103,100
Menoken	102	$116,250	6.9%	$244,600
Regan	85	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Driscoll	59	$46,389	8.5%	$92,600

Explore North Dakota Rankings

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Population Overview

Burleigh County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 100,600. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burleigh County is 38.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burleigh County is $86,851. 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 7.9%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $324,000. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Burleigh County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%.

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Burleigh County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 20% higher than 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 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Burleigh 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 Burleigh County, North Dakota?

Burleigh County has a population of 100,600, making it the 2nd most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Burleigh County?

The median household income in Burleigh County is $86,851 with a poverty rate of 7.9%.

How many cities are in Burleigh County, North Dakota?

Burleigh County contains 8 Census-designated places.