Ward County, ND

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2021 Population

69,686

1.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.1

1.58% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.65%

6.33% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$72,227

6.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$224,200

2.99% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

34,467

0.812% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ward County, ND had a population of 69.7k people with a median age of 32.1 and a median household income of $72,227. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ward County, ND grew from 68,962 to 69,686, a 1.05% increase and its median household income grew from $68,098 to $72,227, a 6.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ward County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.37%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.92%).

None of the households in Ward 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.

97.4% of the residents in Ward County, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ward County, ND are Minot State University (699 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ward County, ND was $224,200, and the homeownership rate was 59.8%.

Most people in Ward County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Ward County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Ward County, ND borders Burke County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McLean County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, and Renville County, ND.

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Population & Diversity

Ward County, ND is home to a population of 69.7k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.05% of Ward County, ND residents were born outside of the country (2.83k people).

In 2021, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.8k people) in Ward County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Ward County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ward County, ND was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ward County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.8k ± 86
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.05k ± 416
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.7k ± 303

6.63%

Hispanic Population

4.62k people

6.63% of the people in Ward County, ND are hispanic (4.62k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ward 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

4.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.83k people

4.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.09k people

As of 2021, 4.05% of Ward County, ND residents (2.83k 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 Ward County, ND was 4.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,741 ± 475
Vietnam
1,124 ± 186
Gulf War (1990s)
834 ± 210

Ward County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ward County, ND employs 34.5k people. The largest industries in Ward County, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,307 people), Retail Trade (4,568 people), and Educational Services (3,638 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,066), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,700), and Transportation & Warehousing ($63,227).

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

34.5k

2021 Value

± 1,459

−0.812%

1 Year decline

± 5.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ward County, ND declined at a rate of −0.812%, from 34.7k employees to 34.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ward County, ND, are Management Occupations (4,242 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,748 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,394 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ward 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

34.5k

2021 Value

± 1,459

−0.812%

1 Year decline

± 5.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ward County, ND declined at a rate of −0.812%, from 34.7k employees to 34.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ward County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,307 people), Retail Trade (4,568 people), and Educational Services (3,638 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ward County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Ward County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,014

Median earning men ± $2,110

$33,848

Median earning women ± $3,327

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,155), Public Administration ($66,429), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($66,250), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,398), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,432).

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

573
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
528
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
390
Retail Trade

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

$481k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$245k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$230k
Wholesale Trade

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

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$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 Ward County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.99%).

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.

Ward 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 (70.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.99%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ward County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 70.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.99%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ward 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 Ward County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Ward 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 Ward County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ward County, ND awarded 699 degrees. The student population of Ward County, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,006 male students and 1,830 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ward County, ND are White (434 and 75.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (40 and 6.99%), Two or More Races (31 and 5.42%), and Black or African American (28 and 4.9%).

The largest universities in Ward County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Minot State University (699 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ward County, ND are General Business Administration & Management (81 and 11.6%), Social Work (78 and 11.2%), and Registered Nursing (58 and 8.3%).

The median tuition cost in Ward County, ND for a public four year colleges is $6,892 for in-state students and $6,892 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ward County, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 76.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,836 (35.5% men and 64.5% 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 2,836 students enrolled in Ward County, ND, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,925 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
Social Work
78 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ward County, ND was General Business Administration & Management with 50 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Minot State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

699 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Minot State University with 699 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 253 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ward County, ND, which is 0.567 times less than the 446 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 434 degrees mean that there were 10.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 40 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,892) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,271) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) 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 Ward County, ND was $224,200 in 2021, which is 0.915 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $217,700 to $224,200, a 2.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Ward County, ND is 59.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ward County, ND have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ward County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ward County, ND is $72,227. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ward County, ND was Census Tract 112 with a value of $101,801, followed by Census Tract 113 and Census Tract 104, with respective values of $84,514 and $82,857.

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ward County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.78%.

Housing

Property

$224,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,378

$16,727

Median Property Taxes

±$888

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 Ward County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

59.8%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.8% of the housing units in Ward County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ward 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 112
Census Tract 113
Census Tract 104

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ward County, ND was Census Tract 112 with a value of $101,801, followed by Census Tract 113 and Census Tract 104, with respective values of $84,514 and $82,857.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ward 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.

$72,227

Median Household Income

± $2,294

28k

Number of Households

± 1,327

In 2021, the median household income of the 28k households in Ward County, ND grew to $72,227 from the previous year's value of $68,098.

The following chart displays the households in Ward 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 Ward 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 (81.2%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (4.72%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Ward County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (4.72%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ward County, ND have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.62% of the workforce in Ward County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ward 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 Ward County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ward County, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ward County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.78%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ward County, ND (6.51k out of 67.5k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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, 8.8% of the children was living in poverty in Ward County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.4%.

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 256 in Ward County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 31.7 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

93.4% of the population of Ward County, ND has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 7.61% on Medicaid, 9.55% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 7.92% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ward County, ND see 1353 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (1383 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1292 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,353 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ward County, ND

Primary care physicians in Ward County, ND see an average of 1,353 patients per year. This represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (1,383 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.55%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

7.61%

Medicaid

9.55%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

7.92%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ward County, ND grew by 11.1% from 5.9% to 6.55%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.5 in Ward County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ward 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 38.3% in Ward County, ND.

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

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