Ransom County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ransom County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 5,662. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ransom County is 41.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 10.1% 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 Ransom County is $74,521. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $174,800. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Ransom County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ransom County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 90.6%.