Hettinger County, ND Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Hettinger County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,417 | 774,506 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.1 | 11.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.04% | 0.82% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,107 | 324,959 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hettinger County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hettinger County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,152 | $76,061 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.34% | 3.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Hettinger County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $300,000 | $140,972 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $830 | $934 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.7% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Hettinger County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 11.3 | 13.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 7.3% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Hettinger County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Hettinger County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | 2.31 | 2.54 |
Health
Hettinger County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hettinger County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.4% | 18.7% | 19.0% |