LaMoure County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: LaMoure County, North Dakota Demographics
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LaMoure County, North Dakota has a population of 4,118, the 25th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $80,664 and the median home value is $117,200. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

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

LaMoure County Quick Facts

Population 4,118

Median Household Income $80,664

Median Home Value $117,200

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 46.5 years

Homeownership Rate 83.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%

High School Graduation 91.9%

Cities/Places 8

Population 4,118 25th of 53

Median Income $80,664 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment 2.5%

How LaMoure 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	4,107	4,118	+0.3%
Median household income	$70,263	$80,664	+14.8%
Median home value	$118,000	$117,200	-0.7%

Median Household Income

LaMoure

$80,664

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

LaMoure

$117,200

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.0%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 38.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

4.3%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

10.9%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.5%

Renter 16.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $766/mo 11.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

14.9%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

28.8%

75+

11.9%

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 LaMoure County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Edgeley	666	$50,417	9.3%	$110,700
LaMoure	658	$71,339	7.9%	$151,900
Kulm	474	$81,250	5.5%	$70,000
Marion	176	$112,891	4.0%	$119,400
Verona	116	$93,750	23.3%	$65,800
Dickey	66	$60,179	0.0%	N/A
Berlin	50	$98,750	2.0%	$47,100
Jud	42	$76,250	7.5%	$68,800

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Population Overview

LaMoure County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 4,118. It is the 25th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in LaMoure County is 46.5 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 11.9% 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 LaMoure County is $80,664. This is 5% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 11% 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 1.5x, LaMoure County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

LaMoure County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for LaMoure 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 LaMoure County, North Dakota?

LaMoure County has a population of 4,118, making it the 25th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in LaMoure County?

The median household income in LaMoure County is $80,664 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in LaMoure County, North Dakota?

LaMoure County contains 8 Census-designated places.