Traill County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Traill County, North Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Traill County, North Dakota has a population of 7,970, the 18th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $87,004 and the median home value is $200,700. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Traill County Quick Facts

Population 7,970

Median Household Income $87,004

Median Home Value $200,700

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 40.4 years

Homeownership Rate 74.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.9%

High School Graduation 94.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 7,970 18th of 53

Median Income $87,004 13% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 2.2%

How Traill 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	7,980	7,970	-0.1%
Median household income	$88,289	$87,004	-1.5%
Median home value	$193,200	$200,700	+3.9%

Median Household Income

Traill

$87,004

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Traill

$200,700

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.0%

$25K-$50K 13.1%

$50K-$100K 27.1%

$100K+ 43.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

13.9%

$125K-$150K

10.4%

$150K-$200K

8.8%

$200K+

10.7%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.4%

Renter 25.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $717/mo 9.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

25.0%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Traill County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mayville	1,976	$55,735	19.0%	$198,200
Hillsboro	1,704	$81,483	6.9%	$174,800
Hatton	608	$76,111	6.4%	$140,800
Portland	549	$90,000	4.5%	$194,000
Buxton	360	$96,250	5.0%	$177,500
Caledonia	74	N/A	0.0%	$95,000
Clifford	54	N/A	3.7%	$104,200
Galesburg	44	$145,500	2.3%	$167,200

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Population Overview

Traill County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 7,970. It is the 18th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Traill County is 40.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Traill County is $87,004. This is 13% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $200,700. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Traill County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Traill County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Traill County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 6% 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 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Traill 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 Traill County, North Dakota?

Traill County has a population of 7,970, 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 $87,004 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Traill County, North Dakota?

Traill County contains 8 Census-designated places.