Stark County, North Dakota Demographics 2026
Stark County, North Dakota has a population of 33,302, the 7th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $84,449 and the median home value is $271,700. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Stark County Quick Facts
How Stark 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 | 33,116 | 33,302 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $80,744 | $84,449 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $260,400 | $271,700 | +4.3% |
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 Stark County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | 25,357 | $82,696 | 13.6% | $263,700 |
| Richardton | 768 | $60,179 | 9.3% | $188,500 |
| Belfield | 685 | $45,938 | 15.9% | $192,000 |
| South Heart | 503 | $142,564 | 2.2% | $324,500 |
| Gladstone | 230 | $95,417 | 10.0% | $205,700 |
| Taylor | 179 | $100,250 | 4.5% | $222,200 |
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Population Overview
Stark County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 33,302. 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 34.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Stark County is $84,449. This is 10% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $271,700. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Stark County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.3% vs 4.7%).
Education
30.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 92.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Stark 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 Stark County, North Dakota?
Stark County has a population of 33,302, making it the 7th most populous county in North Dakota.
What is the median income in Stark County?
The median household income in Stark County is $84,449 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.
How many cities are in Stark County, North Dakota?
Stark County contains 6 Census-designated places.