Slope County, ND Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Slope County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 783 | 774,506 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.6 | 11.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.66% | 0.82% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 53.8 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 340 | 324,959 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Slope County grew by 12.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 795 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Slope County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Slope County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,312 | $76,061 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.45% | 3.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Slope County is about 14% lower than in North Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Slope County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $140,972 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $531 | $934 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.4% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Slope 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 103 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Slope County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.4 | 13.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.8 | 27.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 103 | 116 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,201 | $3,592 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 708 | 2,106 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 111 | 360 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
North Dakota:
McIntosh County (6.9 min), Pierce County (7.8 min), Divide County (8.1 min).
Slowest:
McHenry County (28.2 min), Renville County (27.0 min), Billings County (21.9 min).
The average commute time in Slope 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
Slope County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Slope County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.31 | 2.54 |
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
| Metric | Slope County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Slope County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Slope County, North Dakota?
The population of Slope County, North Dakota is 783, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Slope County, North Dakota?
The population density of Slope County, North Dakota is 0.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Slope County, North Dakota?
The median household income in Slope County, North Dakota is $65,312, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the unemployment rate in Slope County, North Dakota?
The unemployment rate in Slope County, North Dakota is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.