Richland County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Richland County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 16,550. It is the 9th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland County is 38.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richland County is $72,524. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $177,600. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Richland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 94.9%.