Stutsman County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Stutsman County, North Dakota has a population of 21,525, the 8th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $60,172 and the median home value is $200,300. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

Stutsman County Quick Facts

Population 21,525

Median Household Income $60,172

Median Home Value $200,300

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 63.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.4%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 11

Population 21,525 8th of 53

Median Income $60,172 21% lower state

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment 3.6%

Median Household Income

Stutsman

$60,172

$75,949

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Stutsman

$200,300

$241,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.0%

$25K-$50K 19.7%

$50K-$100K 26.8%

$100K+ 31.5%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8% | National: 5.2%

62.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.6%

Renter 36.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.0%

18-34

22.1%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

25.6%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Stutsman County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jamestown city	15,774	$54,809	13.8%	$192,500
Medina city	242	$51,875	20.3%	$75,000
Kensal city	229	$80,000	0.0%	$90,000
Spiritwood Lake city	166	N/A	3.0%	N/A
Montpelier city	101	$71,607	15.8%	$65,700
Streeter city	96	$40,341	5.2%	$57,200
Buchanan city	92	$105,357	0.0%	$225,000
Cleveland city	81	$49,063	2.5%	N/A
Pingree city	77	$81,250	6.5%	$114,300
Woodworth city	42	$49,583	4.8%	N/A
Courtenay city	27	$57,500	0.0%	$84,000

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Population Overview

Stutsman County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 21,525. It is the 8th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stutsman County is 40.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stutsman County is $60,172. This is 21% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $200,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Stutsman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 92.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Stutsman County, North Dakota?

Stutsman County has a population of 21,525, making it the 8th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Stutsman County?

The median household income in Stutsman County is $60,172 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.

How many cities are in Stutsman County, North Dakota?

Stutsman County contains 11 Census-designated places.