Edmore, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 240, Edmore's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Edmore is a small community located in North Dakota, within Ramsey County. The total population is 240. It ranks as the 163rd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edmore is 72.1 years. This is 101% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 5.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.3% 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 Edmore is $70,792. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 109% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Edmore, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $85,000. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Edmore is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Edmore is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.1% vs 4.7%).

Education

43.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Edmore in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 33% 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 84.8%. Notably, 36.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Edmore, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.