Walsh County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Walsh County, North Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Walsh County, North Dakota has a population of 10,396, the 14th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $71,944 and the median home value is $132,700. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

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

Walsh County Quick Facts

Population 10,396

Median Household Income $71,944

Median Home Value $132,700

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 43.2 years

Homeownership Rate 76.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%

High School Graduation 88.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 10,396 14th of 53

Median Income $71,944 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Walsh 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	10,488	10,396	-0.9%
Median household income	$69,976	$71,944	+2.8%
Median home value	$125,700	$132,700	+5.6%

Median Household Income

Walsh

$71,944

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walsh

$132,700

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 33.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

12.1%

$125K-$150K

7.6%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.0%

Renter 24.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $748/mo 12.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

26.8%

75+

10.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Walsh County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grafton	4,102	$62,679	14.4%	$147,300
Park River	1,458	$69,408	11.3%	$131,900
Minto	718	$84,464	17.5%	$109,300
Hoople	228	$79,250	19.7%	$100,000
Fordville	212	$88,000	0.5%	$90,800
Edinburg	196	$54,375	8.8%	$65,800
Adams	121	$56,667	14.1%	$57,000
Lankin	109	N/A	31.2%	$70,000
Pisek	91	$50,000	12.1%	$66,300
Forest River	87	$71,875	6.9%	$84,400
Auburn	28	N/A	67.9%	N/A
Ardoch	22	N/A	9.1%	N/A
Fairdale	16	$23,750	43.8%	$22,500
Conway	11	$54,375	9.1%	N/A
Nash	7	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Walsh County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 10,396. It is the 14th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walsh County is 43.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 10.0% 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 Walsh County is $71,944. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $132,700. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Walsh County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walsh County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.1%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.1% vs 4.7%).

Education

19.2% 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 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Walsh 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 Walsh County, North Dakota?

Walsh County has a population of 10,396, making it the 14th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Walsh County?

The median household income in Walsh County is $71,944 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.

How many cities are in Walsh County, North Dakota?

Walsh County contains 15 Census-designated places.