Mountrail County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Mountrail County, North Dakota Demographics
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Mountrail County, North Dakota has a population of 9,507, the 16th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $80,717 and the median home value is $232,700. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

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

Mountrail County Quick Facts

Population 9,507

Median Household Income $80,717

Median Home Value $232,700

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 35.4 years

Homeownership Rate 61.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 88.5%

Cities/Places 7

Population 9,507 16th of 53

Median Income $80,717 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 1.1%

How Mountrail 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	9,567	9,507	-0.6%
Median household income	$81,292	$80,717	-0.7%
Median home value	$222,200	$232,700	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Mountrail

$80,717

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mountrail

$232,700

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%

$25K-$50K 17.8%

$50K-$100K 26.4%

$100K+ 40.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

9.8%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.6%

Renter 38.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $950/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.0%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

21.2%

75+

4.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mountrail County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
New Town	2,721	$52,500	24.0%	$207,600
Stanley	2,097	$109,573	8.4%	$237,900
Parshall	922	$45,000	37.2%	$122,400
Plaza	350	$85,481	4.3%	$163,200
Ross	156	$83,780	0.0%	$180,000
Palermo	129	$36,429	6.2%	$43,300
White Earth	63	$69,063	28.6%	$109,700

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Population Overview

Mountrail County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 9,507. It is the 16th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mountrail County is 35.4 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.9 years. With 29.0% of the population under 18, Mountrail County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mountrail County is $80,717. 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 14.5%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $232,700. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Mountrail County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mountrail County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.6% vs 4.7%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mountrail 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 Mountrail County, North Dakota?

Mountrail County has a population of 9,507, making it the 16th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Mountrail County?

The median household income in Mountrail County is $80,717 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Mountrail County, North Dakota?

Mountrail County contains 7 Census-designated places.