Slope County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Slope County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 795. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Slope County is 54.2 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 11.7% 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 Slope County is $62,500. This is 18% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 92% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $121,300. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Slope County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Slope County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 91.3%.