Sargent County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Sargent County, North Dakota Demographics
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Sargent County, North Dakota has a population of 3,804, the 29th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $77,946 and the median home value is $163,200. The poverty rate is 6.9%.

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

Sargent County Quick Facts

Population 3,804

Median Household Income $77,946

Median Home Value $163,200

Poverty Rate 6.9%

Unemployment Rate 0.8%

Median Age 44.9 years

Homeownership Rate 72.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%

High School Graduation 93.2%

Cities/Places 8

Population 3,804 29th of 53

Median Income $77,946 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.9%

Unemployment 0.8%

How Sargent 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	3,822	3,804	-0.5%
Median household income	$77,697	$77,946	+0.3%
Median home value	$149,600	$163,200	+9.1%

Median Household Income

Sargent

$77,946

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sargent

$163,200

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.8%

$25K-$50K 17.9%

$50K-$100K 36.8%

$100K+ 35.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

1.1%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

5.7%

$50K-$60K

9.0%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

9.1%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

0.8% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

66.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%

Renter 27.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $816/mo 12.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

21.6%

55-74

28.8%

75+

10.0%

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 Sargent County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gwinner	859	$64,250	10.9%	$172,100
Milnor	648	$76,875	3.5%	$152,500
Forman	617	$69,712	2.6%	$128,100
Cogswell	110	$60,313	6.4%	$47,800
Rutland	103	$66,875	14.6%	$75,000
Havana	86	$110,972	18.6%	$96,100
Cayuga	30	$63,750	20.0%	N/A
De Lamere	10	$80,714	30.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Sargent County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 3,804. It is the 29th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sargent County is 44.9 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 10.0% 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 Sargent County is $77,946. This is 2% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $163,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Sargent County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sargent County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 44% 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 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sargent 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 Sargent County, North Dakota?

Sargent County has a population of 3,804, making it the 29th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Sargent County?

The median household income in Sargent County is $77,946 with a poverty rate of 6.9%.

How many cities are in Sargent County, North Dakota?

Sargent County contains 8 Census-designated places.