Richland County, North Dakota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Richland 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 averageHealthier than 90% of counties in North Dakota
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B
Income Around averageLess wealthy than 73% of counties in North Dakota
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Richland County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,584 | 784,730 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.5 | 11.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.20% | 0.80% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 36.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,849 | 331,016 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Richland County grew by 0.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 16,584 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Richland County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.5% of residents. That is 0.9 points above North Dakota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,068 24.5% +0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,882 17.4% -3.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,229 19.5% +1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,960 17.8% +1.9 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 48.6% of the people living in Richland County and men 51.4%.
- Women 48.6% North Dakota 49.0%
- Men 51.4% North Dakota 51.0%
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Economy
Richland County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Richland County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,699 | $76,862 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.32% | 3.32% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Richland County is about 2% lower than in North Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Richland County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $24,204 | $125,877 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $739 | $953 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.1% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Richland County is about 2.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $739 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Richland 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 106 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Richland County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.7 | 13.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.5 | 27.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 106 | 115 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,290 | $3,567 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,666 | 2,106 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 269 | 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 Richland County is 13 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
Richland County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Richland County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 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
Richland County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Richland County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 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).
Richland County, ND Compared With Nearby Counties
How Richland County, ND compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County, ND | 16,584 | $75,699 #1/2 | $24,204 #2/2 | 12.7 min #1/2 |
| Cass County, ND | 193,305 | $75,698 | $281,320 | 15.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richland County, North Dakota.
How many people live in Richland County, North Dakota?
About 16,584 people live in Richland County, North Dakota, in 6,849 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Richland County, North Dakota urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Richland County, North Dakota has 11 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 13% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Richland County, North Dakota an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.3 times the median household income ($24,204 against $75,699), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $739 a month takes about 12% 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 Richland County, North Dakota?
Unemployment in Richland County, North Dakota is only 1.7%, 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 Richland County, North Dakota?
20.5% of adults in Richland County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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