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
Billings County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 948. It ranks #52 among counties in North Dakota by population. The median age is 44.7, older than the national median. The population is 53.9% male and 46.1% female.
The median household income in Billings County is $81,250, above the US median of $74,580. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $322,500, with monthly rent averaging $630. The homeownership rate of 81.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Billings County reflects 32.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.0 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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.