Morton County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Morton County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 33,479. It is the 6th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morton County is 37.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morton County is $79,483. This is 5% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $249,600. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 94.5%.