Dickey County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dickey County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 4,959. It is the 24th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dickey County is 38.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dickey County is $63,125. This is 17% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $167,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dickey County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dickey County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower 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 91.3%.