Towner County, ND

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Population

2,246

0.531% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

Median Age

47.8

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Median Household Income

$53,696

1.7% 1-year decline

Median Property Value

$74,100

1.51% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

1,014

2.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Towner County, ND had a population of 2.25k people with a median age of 47.8 and a median household income of $53,696. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Towner County, ND declined from 2,258 to 2,246, a -0.531% decrease and its median household income declined from $54,625 to $53,696, a -1.7% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Towner County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.23%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), White (Hispanic) (2.23%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.534%). NaNk% of the people in Towner County, ND speak a non-English language, and 96.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Towner County, ND is $74,100, and the homeownership rate is 76.4%. Most people in Towner County, ND commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 13.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Towner County, ND is 2 cars per household.

Towner County, ND borders Benson County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, and Rolette County, ND.

United States North Dakota

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Towner County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (26.4%), followed by Other (10.3%). The most partisan county was Burke County, ND with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

N/A is currently represented by N/A in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.4%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (26.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (10.3%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (26.4%), followed by Other (10.3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Towner County, ND

63.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Dakota

Burke County, ND
85.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emmons County, ND
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Slope County, ND
84.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Dakota was Burke County, ND with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Dakota colored by their party leaning.

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 Representatives from N/A

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the N/A for N/A have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Towner County, ND is home to a population of 2.25k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.92% of Towner County, ND residents were born outside of the country (88 people).

In 2018, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2k people) in Towner County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 95 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 79 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Towner County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
2k ± 79
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
95 ± 58.2
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
79 ± 46

2.49%

Hispanic Population

56 people

2.49% of the people in Towner County, ND are hispanic (56 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.92%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

88 people

2.04%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

46 people

As of 2018, 3.92% of Towner County, ND residents (88 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Towner County, ND was 2.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 16.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Towner County, ND was 47.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 49, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Towner County, ND are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Towner County, ND residents was 49.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,426 ± 1,434 people
Canada
2,477 ± 1,220 people
Philippines
2,077 ± 1,117 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,426 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,477 and Philippines with 2,077.

Citizenship

96.4%

2018 Citizenship

98.4%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.4% of Towner County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Towner County, ND was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
64 ± 31
Gulf War (2001-)
27 ± 22
Korea
23 ± 17

Towner County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Towner County, ND is $53,696. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Towner County, ND was Census Tract 9515 with a value of $53,696, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,424. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Towner County, ND employs 1.01k people. The largest industries in Towner County, ND are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (307 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (91 people), and Educational Services (75 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,885), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($72,644), and Utilities ($63,553).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,696

2018 value

± $5,581

-1.7%

1 Year Growth

± 13.3%

Households in Towner County, ND have a median annual income of $53,696, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,625 in 2017, which represents a -1.7% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Towner County, ND compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$60,998

Average Male Salary in North Dakota

± $3,148

$42,424

Average Female Salary in North Dakota

± $2,091

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Dakota made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Dakota

White
$46,817 ± $1,967
Two or More Races
$38,540 ± $11,502
American Indian
$36,702 ± $8,076

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Dakota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.431

2017 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.445

2016 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2017, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.1% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9515
N/A
N/A

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Towner County, ND was Census Tract 9515 with a value of $53,696, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Towner County, ND (271 out of 2.22k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
177 ± 63
Two Or More
71 ± 52
Asian
12 ± 43

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.01k

2018 Value

± 125

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 16.7%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Towner County, ND grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 993 employees to 1.01k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Towner County, ND, are Management Occupations (229 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (142 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (97 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Towner County, ND.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Towner County, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (229 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (142 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (97 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Towner County, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (14.2 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.86 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.75 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Towner County, ND, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($106,875), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($87,054), and Management Occupations ($86,518).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.01k

2018 Value

± 125

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 16.7%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Towner County, ND grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 993 employees to 1.01k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Towner County, ND, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (307 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (91 people), and Educational Services (75 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Towner County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Towner County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Towner County, ND, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (307 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (91 people), and Educational Services (75 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Towner County, ND has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (25.1 times higher than expected), Utilities (4.87 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.95 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Towner County, ND, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,885), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($72,644), and Utilities ($63,553).

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 2015, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $46.1B, followed by Cereal grains ($11.4B) and Other ag prods. ($10.7B).

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.

$115B

2015 Value in North Dakota

$123B

Projected 2045 Value in North Dakota

6.79% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Dakota trade was $115B. This is expected to increase 6.79% to $123B by 2045.

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

Minnesota
$12.8B
Texas
$11.4B
Illinois
$8.57B

In 2015, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $12.8B, followed by Texas with $11.4B and Illinois and $8.57B.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Towner County, ND was $74,100 in 2018, which is 0.323 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $73,000 to $74,100, a 1.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Towner County, ND is 76.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Towner County, ND have an average commute time of 13.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Towner County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$74,100

2018 Median

± $13,000

$73,000

2017 Median

± $7,175

In 2018, the median property value in Towner County, ND grew to to $74,100 from the previous year's value of $73,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Towner County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Towner County, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$53,696

Median Household Income

± $5,581

1.04k

Number of Households

± 122

In 2018, the median household income of the 1.04k households in Towner County, ND declined from $53,696 from the previous year's value of $54,625.

The following chart displays the households in Towner 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Towner County, ND distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Towner County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

76.4%

2018 Homeownership

78.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 76.4% of the housing units in Towner County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Towner County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

13.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Towner County, ND have a shorter commute time (13.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Towner County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
68.9%
Walked
13.5%
Carpooled
8.66%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Towner County, ND was Drove Alone (68.9%), followed by those who Walked (13.5%) and those who Carpooled (8.66%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Towner County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Towner County, ND have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

88.9% of the population of Towner County, ND has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 8.94% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 24.9% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Primary care physicians in Towner County, ND see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a NaNk% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 377 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Towner County, ND

Primary care physicians in Towner County, ND see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a NaNk% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Dakota

$4,410

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,461

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.1%

Uninsured

35.4%

Employer Coverage

8.94%

Medicaid

17.8%

Medicare

24.9%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Towner County, ND grew by 26.4% from 8.75% to 11.1%.

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