Divide County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Divide County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,174. It is the 44th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Divide County is 47.3 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 10.4% 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 Divide County is $89,297. This is 18% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $173,100. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Divide County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Divide County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 88.4%.