Stutsman County, North Dakota Demographics 2026
Stutsman County, North Dakota has a population of 21,549, the 8th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $61,856 and the median home value is $208,400. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Stutsman County Quick Facts
How Stutsman 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 | 21,525 | 21,549 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $60,172 | $61,856 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $200,300 | $208,400 | +4.0% |
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 Stutsman County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 15,787 | $56,554 | 14.7% | $199,800 |
| Medina | 255 | $54,063 | 15.7% | $84,200 |
| Kensal | 233 | $75,000 | 1.7% | $118,800 |
| Spiritwood Lake | 177 | $180,000 | 2.3% | N/A |
| Buchanan | 130 | $110,469 | 0.0% | $227,500 |
| Cleveland | 107 | $51,625 | 5.6% | N/A |
| Montpelier | 99 | $82,500 | 18.2% | $127,500 |
| Streeter | 98 | $42,778 | 12.2% | $56,500 |
| Woodworth | 69 | $101,250 | 2.9% | $59,000 |
| Pingree | 61 | $81,328 | 6.6% | N/A |
| Ypsilanti | 55 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Spiritwood | 46 | N/A | 0.0% | $235,700 |
| Courtenay | 29 | $54,500 | 0.0% | $137,500 |
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Population Overview
Stutsman County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 21,549. It is the 8th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Stutsman County is 41.1 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Stutsman County is $61,856. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $208,400. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Stutsman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 93.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Stutsman 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 Stutsman County, North Dakota?
Stutsman County has a population of 21,549, 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 $61,856 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.
How many cities are in Stutsman County, North Dakota?
Stutsman County contains 13 Census-designated places.