Dunn County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dunn County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 4,043. It is the 26th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dunn County is 40.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dunn County is $94,688. This is 25% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $244,000. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dunn County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dunn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 92.7%.