Emmons County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Emmons County, North Dakota Demographics
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Emmons County, North Dakota has a population of 3,254, the 33rd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $66,538 and the median home value is $117,200. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

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

Emmons County Quick Facts

Population 3,254

Median Household Income $66,538

Median Home Value $117,200

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 51.7 years

Homeownership Rate 79.8%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.2%

High School Graduation 88.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 3,254 33rd of 53

Median Income $66,538 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Emmons 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	3,269	3,254	-0.5%
Median household income	$67,368	$66,538	-1.2%
Median home value	$112,400	$117,200	+4.3%

Median Household Income

Emmons

$66,538

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Emmons

$117,200

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.9%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

6.9%

$20K-$25K

8.1%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

3.8%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

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

56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.8%

Renter 20.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $568/mo 10.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

14.8%

35-54

19.4%

55-74

31.9%

75+

13.7%

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 Emmons County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Linton	904	$47,500	10.4%	$97,800
Strasburg	534	$53,125	8.5%	$95,300
Hazelton	206	$34,583	19.4%	$80,600
Hague	78	N/A	10.3%	$65,000
Braddock	13	$47,917	0.0%	$45,000

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Population Overview

Emmons County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 3,254. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emmons County is 51.7 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 13.7% 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 Emmons County is $66,538. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $117,200. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Emmons County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Emmons County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Emmons 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 Emmons County, North Dakota?

Emmons County has a population of 3,254, making it the 33rd most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Emmons County?

The median household income in Emmons County is $66,538 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Emmons County, North Dakota?

Emmons County contains 5 Census-designated places.