Emmons County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Emmons County, North Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Emmons County, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Emmons County, North Dakota. The estimated population of Emmons County, North Dakota is 3,316 people, with a median age of 52.1.

We can look at the total population in Emmons County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,316
+1.66%
-2.15%
2020
3,262
 -1.45% -
2019
3,310
 -1.25% -
2018
3,352
 -1.09% -
2017
3,389
 - -

Population of Emmons County, North Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97%
96.7%
 +0.31%
Black/African American
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
0.3%
 +333.33%
Asian
0.3%
0.9%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
2.1%
 -61.90%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Emmons County, North Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.1 +2.76% 52.3 +4.39% 50.9 0%
2020 50.7 -0.39% 50.1 -3.84% 50.9 +2.83%
2019 50.9 -3.23% 52.1 -2.25% 49.5 -5.17%
2018 52.6 +0.96% 53.3 +0.57% 52.2 +1.95%
2017 52.1 - 53 - 51.2 -

The median age of Emmons County, North Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 186 +3.85% 180 +7.2% 190 191
10 to 19 181 -25.46% 173 -10.18% 138 154
20 to 29 131 +28.72% 121 +35.91% 163 165
30 to 39 90 +53.38% 137 +21.2% 148 165
40 to 49 184 -6.41% 217 -48.41% 171 125
50 to 59 357 -28.73% 238 -7.32% 257 218
60 to 69 226 +37.47% 250 -0.040000000000001% 319 249
70+ 338 -13.85% 380 -1.55% 292 371

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Emmons County, North Dakota is $56,713.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Emmons County.

  • Under 25
    $85,852.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,237.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,379.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Emmons County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Emmons County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Emmons County, North Dakota is currently $72,504.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.25% of households in Emmons County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Emmons County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Emmons County is $33,948.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Emmons County by the total population of Emmons County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Emmons County, North Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Emmons County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Emmons County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Emmons County over the age of 16 is 2,734.

Of those people, a total of 57.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Emmons County is 57.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 91 16.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 169 87.60% 2.00%
25 to 29 years 159 96.90% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 161 89.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 278 86.00% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 359 80.50% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 286 78.00% 0.40%
60 to 64 years 279 50.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 500 41.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 452 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Emmons County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,657 58.30% 1.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 10 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 21 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 40 65.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 35 48.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,649 58.40% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Emmons County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Emmons County is 1,560, with median earnings of $40,625.00.

Women in Emmons County, North Dakota earning approximately 54.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,560 $40,625.00
Male 892 $53,125.00
Female 668 $28,750.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 387 $56,938.00
Business and Financial 45 $32,150.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $55,865.00
Community and Social Service 41 $41,023.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $4,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 74 $38,864.00
Healthcare Support 44 $26,739.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 64 $30,192.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $25,682.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $25,156.00
Sales 136 $31,136.00
Office and Administrative Support 108 $22,431.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $34,375.00
Construction and Extraction 103 $36,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $63,889.00
Production 100 $52,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $48,661.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 297 $56,838.00 90 $57,500.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 41 $31,950.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $45,000.00 13 $37,750.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $61,667.00 50 $47,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 8 $6,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 74 $38,864.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 40 $26,522.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 19 $34,107.00 45 $13,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $30,938.00 32 $21,250.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 37 $25,078.00
Sales 89 $63,203.00 47 $16,771.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $53,021.00 89 $21,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $34,375.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 89 $41,250.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $63,889.00 0 $0.00
Production 57 $62,679.00 43 $47,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $48,929.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,507 households in Emmons County, with an average household size of 2.16 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 876 families in Emmons County with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 813 35 28 631
Average Household Size 2.96 2.66 3.21 1.06
Total Families 813 35 28 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.46 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 876 families in Emmons County, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Emmons County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,084 housing units in Emmons County, North Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,507 72.31%
Vacant 577 27.69%

10.03% of the total 2,084 housing units in Emmons County are rental units. This is approximately 209 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,206 are occupied by the owner - or 57.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Emmons County is $510.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Emmons County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    92
  • Less than $500
    101
  • $500 to $999
    91
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Emmons County is $94,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Emmons County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    244
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    379
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    160
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    137
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    146
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    106
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    26
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Emmons County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Emmons County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    530
  • 1940 to 1949
    192
  • 1950 to 1959
    265
  • 1960 to 1969
    280
  • 1970 to 1979
    221
  • 1980 to 1989
    239
  • 1990 to 1999
    133
  • 2000 to 2009
    126
  • 2010 to 2013
    73
  • 2014 or later
    25

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Emmons County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    34
  • 1 vehicle available
    386
  • 2 vehicles available
    568
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    519

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Emmons County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Emmons County that commute to work in a particular way.

18.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Emmons County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    312
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    243
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    146
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    103
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    153
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    63
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    115
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    43
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    67
  • 90 or more minutes
    28

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Emmons County, North Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Emmons County, North Dakota

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