Divide County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Divide County, North Dakota Demographics
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Divide County, North Dakota has a population of 2,167, the 43rd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $91,852 and the median home value is $167,600. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

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

Divide County Quick Facts

Population 2,167

Median Household Income $91,852

Median Home Value $167,600

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 49.7 years

Homeownership Rate 77.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.7%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 4

Population 2,167 43rd of 53

Median Income $91,852 20% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Divide 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	2,174	2,167	-0.3%
Median household income	$89,297	$91,852	+2.9%
Median home value	$173,100	$167,600	-3.2%

Median Household Income

Divide

$91,852

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Divide

$167,600

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 11.5%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 46.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

1.2%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

8.0%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

15.9%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

12.5%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

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

60.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.3%

Renter 22.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,105/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

12.8%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

32.4%

75+

10.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Divide County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crosby	1,065	$82,500	0.0%	$115,400
Noonan	163	$125,625	11.7%	$70,000
Fortuna	41	$2,499	65.8%	$30,400
Ambrose	33	$116,042	9.1%	$61,300

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Population Overview

Divide County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,167. It is the 43rd 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 49.7 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 10.9% 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 $91,852. This is 20% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $167,600. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Divide County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Divide County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower 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 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Divide 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 Divide County, North Dakota?

Divide County has a population of 2,167, making it the 43rd most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Divide County?

The median household income in Divide County is $91,852 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Divide County, North Dakota?

Divide County contains 4 Census-designated places.