Kidder County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Kidder County, North Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kidder County, North Dakota has a population of 2,377, the 38th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $65,610 and the median home value is $156,600. The poverty rate is 10.2%.

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

Kidder County Quick Facts

Population 2,377

Median Household Income $65,610

Median Home Value $156,600

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 48.1 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%

High School Graduation 91.0%

Cities/Places 6

Population 2,377 38th of 53

Median Income $65,610 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment 1.5%

How Kidder 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	2,374	2,377	+0.1%
Median household income	$61,850	$65,610	+6.1%
Median home value	$138,500	$156,600	+13.1%

Median Household Income

Kidder

$65,610

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kidder

$156,600

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.8%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 36.8%

$100K+ 24.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

6.8%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

19.9%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

3.9%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

57.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $853/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

14.5%

35-54

20.1%

55-74

31.7%

75+

11.6%

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 Kidder County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Steele	757	$65,329	9.1%	$161,000
Tappen	295	$50,417	15.9%	$64,400
Dawson	72	N/A	16.7%	$162,500
Tuttle	70	$45,156	18.6%	N/A
Pettibone	65	$42,813	12.3%	N/A
Robinson	50	$51,250	8.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kidder County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,377. It is the 38th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kidder County is 48.1 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 11.6% 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 Kidder County is $65,610. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $156,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Kidder County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kidder County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kidder 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 Kidder County, North Dakota?

Kidder County has a population of 2,377, making it the 38th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Kidder County?

The median household income in Kidder County is $65,610 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.

How many cities are in Kidder County, North Dakota?

Kidder County contains 6 Census-designated places.