Golden Valley County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. The estimated population of Golden Valley County, North Dakota is 1,812 people, with a median age of 45.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,812
+0.89%
-4.23%
2020
1,796
 -2.66% -
2019
1,845
 -1.97% -
2018
1,882
 -0.53% -
2017
1,892
 - -

Population of Golden Valley 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
87.5%
93.9%
 -6.82%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
1.5%
0.7%
 +114.29%
Hispanic
5%
1.7%
 +194.12%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
3.7%
 +56.76%
Other
0%
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 Golden Valley 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 45.9 -4.57% 51.2 -0.19% 45.3 -1.31%
2020 48.1 +6.89% 51.3 +11.04% 45.9 +4.56%
2019 45 +0.9% 46.2 +0.43% 43.9 -0.23%
2018 44.6 +5.19% 46 +7.73% 44 +6.02%
2017 42.4 - 42.7 - 41.5 -

The median age of Golden Valley 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 9 135 -30.46% 118 +22.69% 88 145
10 to 19 117 -45.63% 149 -27.57% 64 107
20 to 29 99 -37.33% 114 -23.1% 65 87
30 to 39 78 +41.08% 78 +35.5% 109 102
40 to 49 136 -38.64% 87 +11.07% 88 97
50 to 59 136 +23.31% 131 +5.52% 164 134
60 to 69 148 +3.95% 121 +14.86% 153 138
70+ 81 +42.84% 164 -8.09% 121 150

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Golden Valley County, North Dakota is $83,295.00.

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 Golden Valley County.

  • Under 25
    $37,708.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,130.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,781.00
  • 65 and over
    $67,500.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County, North Dakota is currently $95,286.00.

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.

3.48% of households in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Golden Valley County is $37,702.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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
    9.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.95%

Employment

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

The total population of Golden Valley County over the age of 16 is 1,497.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% 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 Golden Valley County is 62.30%.

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 89 5.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 63 31.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 89 88.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 111 88.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 156 83.30% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 236 82.60% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 191 99.00% 10.10%
60 to 64 years 144 71.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 217 44.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 201 24.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Golden Valley 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 1,411 65.10% 2.50%
Black or African American 2 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 51.40% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 49 59.20% 31.00%
Hispanic or Latino 77 63.60% 18.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,354 64.80% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County is 933, with median earnings of $48,594.00.

Women in Golden Valley County, North Dakota earning approximately 47.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 933 $48,594.00
Male 511 $72,083.00
Female 422 $34,300.00

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 193 $53,155.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $49,722.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 47 $40,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $41,989.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $87,614.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $17,344.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $21,027.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $25,568.00
Sales 80 $63,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $19,688.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $71,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $103,750.00
Production 93 $75,378.00
Transportation and Material Moving 41 $77,938.00

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 146 $54,881.00 47 $37,279.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 12 $55,833.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 43 $40,179.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 53 $41,989.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $87,614.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 17 $17,344.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $21,875.00 36 $20,556.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 38 $24,375.00
Sales 53 $68,958.00 27 $19,327.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 112 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $222,750.00 11 $18,281.00
Construction and Extraction 38 $71,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $103,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 72 $75,988.00 21 $37,614.00
Transportation and Material Moving 41 $77,938.00 0 $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 719 households in Golden Valley County, with an average household size of 2.38 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 506 families in Golden Valley County with an average family size of 2.86 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 466 25 15 213
Average Household Size 2.84 2.72 4.4 1.18
Total Families 466 25 15 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.72 4.33 0

Poverty

Of the 506 families in Golden Valley County, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Golden Valley 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 967 housing units in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 719 74.35%
Vacant 248 25.65%

12.72% of the total 967 housing units in Golden Valley County are rental units. This is approximately 123 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 579 are occupied by the owner - or 59.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Golden Valley County is $735.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Golden Valley 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
    17
  • Less than $500
    32
  • $500 to $999
    73
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Golden Valley County is $112,600.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    43
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    183
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    141
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    73
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    68
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    62
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    400
  • 1940 to 1949
    60
  • 1950 to 1959
    53
  • 1960 to 1969
    111
  • 1970 to 1979
    135
  • 1980 to 1989
    101
  • 1990 to 1999
    34
  • 2000 to 2009
    43
  • 2010 to 2013
    30
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Golden Valley County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    35
  • 1 vehicle available
    124
  • 2 vehicles available
    275
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    285

Commuting to Work

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

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Golden Valley 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
    152
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    124
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    70
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    78
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    163
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    41
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    35
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    65
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    69
  • 90 or more minutes
    25

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County, North Dakota

We have data for 13 places in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.