Billings County, North Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 52nd-largest in North Dakota
The population of Billings County, North Dakota is 948 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $81,250, the median home value is $322,500, and the median age is 44.7.
The population of Billings County has grown 35.8% since 2010 (783 → 1,063), a +2.21% annualized rate.
948
Population
+2.21%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$81,250
Median Income
$322,500
Median Home Value
Billings County covers 1,148 sq mi of land at 0.8 people per square mile.
About Billings County, ND
What distinguishes Billings County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. Billings County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 948.
The typical household earns $81,250 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.4%, close to the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $322,500, with typical rent around $630.
About 32.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. A solid 11.1% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Billings County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Billings County had a population of 783 in 2010 and 1,063 in 2024, a 35.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,063 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.26%.
1,063
Population (2024)
783
Population (2010)
1,063
Peak (2024)
2.26%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 783 |
| 2011 | 845 |
| 2012 | 921 |
| 2013 | 913 |
| 2014 | 922 |
| 2015 | 950 |
| 2016 | 950 |
| 2017 | 924 |
| 2018 | 923 |
| 2019 | 937 |
| 2020 | 934 |
| 2021 | 964 |
| 2022 | 1,022 |
| 2023 | 1,036 |
| 2024 | 1,063 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.7
Median Age
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Male
27.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 27.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $81,250+$5,301 vs state |
| Mean household income | $102,656 |
| Per-capita income | $42,078 |
| Poverty rate | 12.4%+6.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Billings County is agriculture, accounting for 28.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
10.4%
Carpool
68.1%
Public transit
11.1%
Work from home
24.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$322,500+$81,400 vs state
Median home value
$630
Median rent
81.2%
Homeownership rate
527
Total housing units
70.6%
Occupied
29.4%
Vacant
18.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.0%
With health insurance
89.5%
With broadband internet
21.0%
Foreign-born
7.2%
Veterans (18+)
9.1%
With a disability
97.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.6%
High School+
32.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Billings County, North Dakota has a population of 948 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Billings County has grown 35.8% since 2010 (783 → 1,063), a +2.21% annualized rate.
The median household income in Billings County, North Dakota is $81,250, with mean (average) household income of $102,656 and per-capita income of $42,078. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Billings County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (98.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Billings County, North Dakota is 44.7 years. Residents are 46.1% female and 53.9% male.
The median home value in Billings County is $322,500 and median monthly rent is $630. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 527 total housing units, 29.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Billings County, North Dakota is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 28.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.
Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Billings County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.
Billings County, ND Climate
Billings County, ND has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F) and receives about 385 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.3°C
Avg Temp
385
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -10° / 13° | 9 mm |
| February | -6° / 21° | 7 mm |
| March | -1° / 31° | 15 mm |
| April | 7° / 44° | 37 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 61 mm |
| June | 19° / 65° | 84 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 50 mm |
| August | 21° / 71° | 39 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 39 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 24 mm |
| November | -2° / 29° | 11 mm |
| December | -8° / 17° | 9 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Billings County, ND
The most comfortable months to visit Billings County, ND are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -16°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.