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Traill County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Traill County, North Dakota has a population of 7,980, the 18th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $88,289 and the median home value is $193,200. The poverty rate is 7.0%.

Traill County Quick Facts

Population 7,980
Median Household Income $88,289
Median Home Value $193,200
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Median Age 40.7 years
Homeownership Rate 74.6%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.2%
High School Graduation 93.7%
Cities/Places 9
Population 7,980 18th of 53
Median Income $88,289 16% higher state
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Unemployment 2.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8% | National: 5.2%
66.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

18out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Traill County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Mayville city2,050$64,04415.5%$196,200
Hillsboro city1,643$77,8444.1%$180,800
Hatton city639$72,8854.6%$133,700
Portland city548$100,7142.4%$204,500
Reynolds city367$86,8751.9%$137,500
Buxton city356$93,7505.4%$173,500
Grandin city137$79,16711.7%$120,500
Galesburg city57$89,1671.8%$154,500
Clifford city56$86,2500.0%$77,500

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Population Overview

Traill County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 7,980. It is the 18th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Traill County is 40.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Traill County is $88,289. This is 16% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $193,200. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Traill County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Traill County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Traill County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 3% 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 93.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Traill County, North Dakota?

Traill County has a population of 7,980, making it the 18th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Traill County?

The median household income in Traill County is $88,289 with a poverty rate of 7.0%.

How many cities are in Traill County, North Dakota?

Traill County contains 9 Census-designated places.