Sargent County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sargent County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 3,822. It is the 29th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sargent County is 44.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sargent County is $77,697. This is 2% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $149,600. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Sargent County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sargent County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 92.2%.