Burleigh County, North Dakota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Burleigh County, ND Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageHealthiest county in North Dakota
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 85% of counties in North Dakota
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B
Education Around averageAmong the top 3 best educated counties in North Dakota
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,591 | 784,730 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 60.3 | 11.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.33% | 0.80% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 36.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 41,265 | 331,016 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Burleigh County grew by 30.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 100,591 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Burleigh County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.2% of residents. That is 1.1 points above North Dakota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 21,839 21.7% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 22,372 22.2% +1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 19,015 18.9% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,517 16.4% +0.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below North Dakota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.1% of the people living in Burleigh County and men 49.9%.
- Women 50.1% North Dakota 49.0%
- Men 49.9% North Dakota 51.0%
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Economy
Burleigh County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,745 | $76,862 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.37% | 3.32% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Burleigh County is about 13% higher than in North Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $27,777 | $125,877 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $997 | $953 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.2% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Burleigh County is about 2.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $997 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Burleigh County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 127 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 13.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.5 | 27.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 127 | 115 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,943 | $3,567 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,263 | 2,106 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 921 | 360 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
North Dakota:
McIntosh County (6.9 min), Foster County (7.7 min), Pierce County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
McHenry County (28.9 min), Renville County (23.5 min), Oliver County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Burleigh County is 15 minutes, longer than the 14 minutes in North Dakota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Burleigh County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.29 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
North Dakota:
Cass County (0.3), Burleigh County (0.3), Grand Forks County (0.3).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.2), Sheridan County (0.2), Hettinger County (0.2).
Health
Burleigh County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Burleigh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.6% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
North Dakota:
Burleigh County (0.8), Steele County (0.8), Cass County (0.8).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.7), Rolette County (0.7), Benson County (0.8).
Burleigh County, ND Compared With Nearby Counties
How Burleigh County, ND compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh County, ND | 100,591 | $86,745 #1/2 | $27,777 #1/2 | 15.3 min #1/2 |
| Morton County, ND | 33,777 | $79,602 | $22,250 | 17.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Burleigh County, North Dakota.
How big is Burleigh County, North Dakota by population?
About 100,591 people live in Burleigh County, North Dakota, in 41,265 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Burleigh County, North Dakota mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Burleigh County, North Dakota has 60 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
The median home costs 0.3 times the median household income ($27,777 against $86,745), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $997 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
Unemployment in Burleigh County, North Dakota is only 2.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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