Renville County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Renville County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,277. It is the 41st most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Renville County is 42.5 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Renville County is $76,311. This is about average than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $163,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Renville County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Renville County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 92.0%.