Richland County, North Dakota Demographics 2026
Richland County, North Dakota has a population of 16,584, the 9th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $75,432 and the median home value is $183,600. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Richland County Quick Facts
How Richland 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 | 16,550 | 16,584 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $72,524 | $75,432 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $177,600 | $183,600 | +3.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Richland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton | 8,010 | $62,750 | 15.6% | $171,300 |
| Hankinson | 804 | $74,643 | 6.7% | $131,000 |
| Lidgerwood | 719 | $49,667 | 9.5% | $80,200 |
| Wyndmere | 509 | $85,625 | 12.4% | $162,900 |
| Fairmount | 292 | $59,375 | 10.3% | $93,800 |
| Colfax | 272 | $104,375 | 0.4% | $215,000 |
| Walcott | 272 | $93,125 | 9.4% | $188,900 |
| Christine | 255 | $94,018 | 1.6% | $333,300 |
| Abercrombie | 232 | $64,844 | 9.0% | $156,300 |
| Mooreton | 175 | $86,250 | 29.7% | $156,300 |
| Dwight | 47 | $144,583 | 0.0% | $200,000 |
| Barney | 42 | $51,250 | 14.3% | $109,400 |
| Great Bend | 37 | $61,750 | 5.4% | $68,800 |
| Mantador | 37 | $56,667 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Richland County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 16,584. 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 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Richland County is $75,432. This is 2% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $183,600. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Richland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Richland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 94.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Richland 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 Richland County, North Dakota?
Richland County has a population of 16,584, making it the 9th most populous county in North Dakota.
What is the median income in Richland County?
The median household income in Richland County is $75,432 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.
How many cities are in Richland County, North Dakota?
Richland County contains 14 Census-designated places.