Towner County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Towner County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,079. It is the 46th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Towner County is 48.9 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Towner County is $67,350. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $134,800. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Towner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Towner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Towner 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.