Esmond, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 78, Esmond'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

Esmond is a small community located in North Dakota, within Benson County. The total population is 78. It ranks as the 263rd most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Esmond is 57.4 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Esmond is $15,179. This is 80% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 81% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.0%. This is 362% 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 unemployment rate is 39.0%. This is 1314% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $142,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 34.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Esmond is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (16.7% vs 3.3%).

Education

8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Esmond, 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.