Towner County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Towner County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,113. It is the 46th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Towner County is 50.3 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 10.8% 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 Towner County is $63,017. This is 17% 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 11.5%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $122,800. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Towner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Towner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 41% 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 89.5%.