Kidder County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kidder County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,374. 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 47.8 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 12.0% 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 $61,850. This is 19% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $138,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Kidder County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kidder County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 91.8%.