Renville County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Renville County, North Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Renville County, North Dakota has a population of 2,304, the 40th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $74,301 and the median home value is $166,000. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

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

Renville County Quick Facts

Population 2,304

Median Household Income $74,301

Median Home Value $166,000

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 1.0%

Median Age 43.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%

High School Graduation 91.7%

Cities/Places 6

Population 2,304 40th of 53

Median Income $74,301 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 1.0%

How Renville 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	2,277	2,304	+1.2%
Median household income	$76,311	$74,301	-2.6%
Median home value	$163,400	$166,000	+1.6%

Median Household Income

Renville

$74,301

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Renville

$166,000

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 15.8%

$50K-$100K 41.5%

$100K+ 29.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

14.9%

$75K-$100K

19.9%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

8.9%

Employment

1.0% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

64.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.7%

Renter 21.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $828/mo 13.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

20.2%

55-74

30.3%

75+

8.8%

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 Renville County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mohall	634	$61,250	15.2%	$168,500
Glenburn	461	$80,000	3.7%	$178,300
Sherwood	244	$48,500	20.1%	$47,500
Tolley	35	$58,750	25.7%	$12,200
Loraine	18	N/A	83.3%	N/A
Grano	3	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Explore North Dakota Rankings

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Population Overview

Renville County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,304. It is the 40th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Renville County is 43.8 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Renville County is $74,301. This is 3% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $166,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Renville County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Renville County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Renville 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 Renville County, North Dakota?

Renville County has a population of 2,304, making it the 40th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Renville County?

The median household income in Renville County is $74,301 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Renville County, North Dakota?

Renville County contains 6 Census-designated places.