Stark County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stark County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 33,116. It is the 7th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stark County is 34.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stark County is $80,744. This is 6% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $260,400. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stark County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 4.5%).

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 91.2%.