Kidder County, North Dakota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Kidder 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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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 76% of counties in North Dakota
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C
Income Below averageAmong the 5 least wealthy counties in North Dakota
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D
Education Well below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in North Dakota
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Kidder County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,377 | 784,730 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.7 | 11.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.21% | 0.80% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 36.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,170 | 331,016 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Kidder County grew by 3.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,377 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Kidder County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.8% of residents. That is 7.9 points above North Dakota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 396 16.7% -6.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 374 15.7% -5.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 526 22.1% +4.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 565 23.8% +7.9 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 46.1% of the people living in Kidder County and men 53.9%.
- Women 46.1% North Dakota 49.0%
- Men 53.9% North Dakota 51.0%
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Economy
Kidder County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Kidder County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,952 | $76,862 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.45% | 3.32% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kidder County is about 15% lower than in North Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Kidder County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $114,999 | $125,877 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $852 | $953 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.1% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Kidder County is about 11.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $852 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kidder County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 102 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kidder County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.3 | 13.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.6 | 27.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 102 | 115 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,174 | $3,567 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,695 | 2,106 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 95 | 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 Kidder County is 12 minutes, shorter 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
Kidder County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Kidder County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | 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
Kidder County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Kidder County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.6 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.0% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.0% | 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).
Kidder County, ND Compared With Nearby Counties
How Kidder County, ND compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder County, ND | 2,377 | $64,953 #2/3 | $114,999 #2/3 | 12.3 min #2/3 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 100,591 | $86,745 | $27,777 | 15.3 min |
| Stutsman County, ND | 21,549 | $63,394 | $137,499 | 11.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kidder County, North Dakota.
How many people live in Kidder County, North Dakota?
About 2,377 people live in Kidder County, North Dakota, in 1,170 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 45.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
How densely populated is Kidder County, North Dakota?
Averaged over its land area, Kidder County, North Dakota has 2 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Kidder County, North Dakota?
The median home costs 1.8 times the median household income ($114,999 against $64,953), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $852 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Kidder County, North Dakota?
Unemployment in Kidder County, North Dakota is only 1.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Kidder County, North Dakota?
17.1% of adults in Kidder County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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