U.S. County · Profile

Ward County

68.3KTotal Population
34Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+16.21%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ward County has a population of 68,332 as of 2023. It is located in North Dakota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Ward County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.5%57,057
Two or More Races7.1%4,852
Hispanic or Latino6.7%4,578
Black or African American4.3%2,938
Some Other Race2.1%1,435
Asian1.6%1,093
American Indian/Alaska Native1.3%888
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%68

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Ward County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$78,143
4.8% above national average
Per Capita Income
$40,896
6.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
9.0%
21.7% below national average
Median Age
33.0 years

Income & Poverty

$78,143Median Household Income
$40,896Per Capita Income
9.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$78,143$97,908
Families$101,212$122,677
Married-couple Families$101,212$113,357
Nonfamily Households$46,991$50,750

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Ward County, North Dakota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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