Dickey County, ND

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2021 Population

5,013

3.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.1

3.07% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.75%

3.8% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,267

9.69% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$135,400

4.48% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

2,440

2.24% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dickey County, ND had a population of 5.01k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $58,267. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dickey County, ND grew from 4,857 to 5,013, a 3.21% increase and its median household income declined from $64,521 to $58,267, a −9.69% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dickey County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.36%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.499%).

None of the households in Dickey County, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Dickey County, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dickey County, ND are Trinity Bible College and Graduate School (77 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Dickey County, ND was $135,400, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Dickey County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dickey County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Dickey County, ND borders LaMoure County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Brown County, SD, and McPherson County, SD.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Dickey County, ND is home to a population of 5.01k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.27% of Dickey County, ND residents were born outside of the country (114 people).

In 2021, there were 34.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.64k people) in Dickey County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 135 White (Hispanic) and 71 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Dickey County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dickey County, ND was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dickey County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dickey County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.64k ± 30
White (Hispanic)
135 ± 25
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
71 ± 46

3.27%

Hispanic Population

164 people

3.27% of the people in Dickey County, ND are hispanic (164 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dickey County, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

2.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

114 people

2.26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

110 people

As of 2021, 2.27% of Dickey County, ND residents (114 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dickey County, ND was 2.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dickey County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
116 ± 45
Gulf War (2001-)
45 ± 31
Korea
34 ± 27

Dickey County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dickey County, ND employs 2.44k people. The largest industries in Dickey County, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (375 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (321 people), and Manufacturing (314 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($103,125), Utilities ($75,658), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,543).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.44k

2021 Value

± 212

−2.24%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dickey County, ND declined at a rate of −2.24%, from 2.5k employees to 2.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dickey County, ND, are Management Occupations (389 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (265 people), and Production Occupations (198 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dickey County, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.44k

2021 Value

± 212

−2.24%

1 Year decline

± 12.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dickey County, ND declined at a rate of −2.24%, from 2.5k employees to 2.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dickey County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (375 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (321 people), and Manufacturing (314 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dickey County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Dickey County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,840

Median earning men ± $4,106

$27,823

Median earning women ± $5,306

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($102,946), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,375), and Wholesale Trade ($85,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,063), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,042), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($33,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

69
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
58
Wholesale Trade
46
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$26.5k
Manufacturing
$26.5k
Wholesale Trade
$11k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Dakota.

$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dickey County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 71.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Dickey County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dickey County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 71.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dickey County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Dickey County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Dickey County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Dickey County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dickey County, ND awarded 77 degrees. The student population of Dickey County, ND in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 170 male students and 109 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dickey County, ND are White (65 and 84.4%), followed by Unknown (5 and 6.49%), Two or More Races (4 and 5.19%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 3.9%).

The largest universities in Dickey County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Trinity Bible College and Graduate School (77 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dickey County, ND are Biblical Studies (32 and 41.6%), Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (25 and 32.5%), and Missionary Studies & Missiology (7 and 9.09%).

The median tuition cost in Dickey County, ND for private four year colleges is $15,144.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dickey County, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 71%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 279 (60.9% men and 39.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 279 students enrolled in Dickey County, ND, 60.9% men and 39.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 192 records, of which 42.2% were women and 57.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
30 degree-majors awarded
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
9 degree-majors awarded
Missionary Studies & Missiology
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dickey County, ND was Biblical Studies with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dickey County, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

77 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trinity Bible College and Graduate School with 77 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 40 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dickey County, ND, which is 1.08 times more than the 37 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 65 degrees mean that there were 13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,144) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,542) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dickey County, ND was $135,400 in 2021, which is 0.553 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $129,600 to $135,400, a 4.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Dickey County, ND is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dickey County, ND have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dickey County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dickey County, ND is $58,267. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dickey County, ND was Census Tract 9732 with a value of $70,066, followed by Census Tract 9733 and Census Tract 9734, with respective values of $54,881 and $48,077.

In 2022, 7.37% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dickey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.13%.

Housing

Property

$135,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$25,287

$1,552

Median Property Taxes

±$163

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dickey County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dickey County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2021

55.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.8% of the housing units in Dickey County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dickey County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9732
Census Tract 9733
Census Tract 9734

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dickey County, ND was Census Tract 9732 with a value of $70,066, followed by Census Tract 9733 and Census Tract 9734, with respective values of $54,881 and $48,077.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dickey County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,267

Median Household Income

± $9,189

1.95k

Number of Households

± 177

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.95k households in Dickey County, ND declined from $58,267 from the previous year's value of $64,521.

The following chart displays the households in Dickey County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dickey County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Carpooled (9.97%)
Worked At Home (8.18%)

In 2021, 74.6% of workers in Dickey County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.97%) and those who worked at home (8.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dickey County, ND have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.59% of the workforce in Dickey County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dickey County, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dickey County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dickey County, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 7.37% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dickey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dickey County, ND (277 out of 4.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dickey County, ND is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.6% of the children was living in poverty in Dickey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 68.6 in Dickey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Dickey County, ND has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 8.86% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 0.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dickey County, ND see 1218 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.653% decrease from the previous year (1226 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1568 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4705 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,218 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dickey County, ND

Primary care physicians in Dickey County, ND see an average of 1,218 patients per year. This represents a 0.653% decrease from the previous year (1,226 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dickey County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.88%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

8.86%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

0.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dickey County, ND declined by 19.3% from 6.05% to 4.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dickey County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dickey County, ND.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.2% in Dickey County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dickey County, ND.

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