Burleigh County, North Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 2nd-largest in North Dakota

The population of Burleigh County, North Dakota is 98,986 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $84,948, the median home value is $314,700, and the median age is 38.0.

The population of Burleigh County has grown 26.2% since 2010 (81,708 → 103,107), a +1.68% annualized rate.

Burleigh County within North Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

98,986

Population

+1.68%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$84,948

Median Income

$314,700

Median Home Value

Burleigh County covers 1,633 sq mi of land at 60.6 people per square mile.

About Burleigh County, ND

Burleigh County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 98,986. It ranks #2 among counties in North Dakota by population. The median age is 38.0, in line with the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Burleigh County is $84,948, above the US median of $74,580. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $314,700, with monthly rent averaging $996. The homeownership rate of 71.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Burleigh County reflects 38.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.5 minutes each way.

Burleigh County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Burleigh County had a population of 81,708 in 2010 and 103,107 in 2024, a 26.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 103,107 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.68%.

103,107

Population (2024)

81,708

Population (2010)

103,107

Peak (2024)

1.68%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	81,708	-	-	estimate
2011	83,315	+1,607	+1.97%	estimate
2012	85,787	+2,472	+2.97%	estimate
2013	88,472	+2,685	+3.13%	estimate
2014	90,571	+2,099	+2.37%	estimate
2015	93,284	+2,713	+3.00%	estimate
2016	94,642	+1,358	+1.46%	estimate
2017	95,343	+701	+0.74%	estimate
2018	95,530	+187	+0.20%	estimate
2019	95,816	+286	+0.30%	estimate
2020	98,589	+2,773	+2.89%	estimate
2021	99,386	+797	+0.81%	estimate
2022	100,436	+1,050	+1.06%	estimate
2023	101,484	+1,048	+1.04%	estimate
2024	103,107	+1,623	+1.60%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	86.6%
Black or African American	1.9%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	5.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.0

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

17.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.2%

25–34

13.4%

35–44

13.6%

45–54

10.6%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

10.0%

75–84

5.1%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 17.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$84,948+$8,999 vs state
Mean household income	$108,697
Per-capita income	$44,873
Poverty rate	5.1%-1.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	64.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.4%

Finance & real estate

8.9%

Public administration

8.8%

Education & health care

8.2%

Construction

8.0%

Retail trade

7.1%

Information

5.8%

Manufacturing

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Burleigh County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

8.1%

Work from home

17.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$314,700+$73,600 vs state

Median home value

$996

Median rent

71.6%

Homeownership rate

43,387

Total housing units

93.0%

Occupied

7.0%

Vacant

28.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.3%

With health insurance

94.2%

With broadband internet

24.5%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

11.6%

With a disability

96.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.2%

High School+

38.7%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in North Dakota

Fargo (129,064)Bismarck (74,146)Grand Forks (58,882)Minot (47,922)West Fargo (39,325)Williston (27,964)Dickinson (25,216)Mandan (24,293)Jamestown (15,774)All North Dakota cities →

Other counties in North Dakota

Cass County (189,286)Grand Forks County (72,764)Ward County (69,232)Williams County (39,368)Morton County (33,479)Stark County (33,116)Stutsman County (21,525)Richland County (16,550)McKenzie County (14,280)Rolette County (12,065)All North Dakota counties →

Part of North Dakota

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Metro areas in North Dakota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Burleigh County, North Dakota has a population of 98,986 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 61 people per square mile.

The population of Burleigh County has grown 26.2% since 2010 (81,708 → 103,107), a +1.68% annualized rate.

The median household income in Burleigh County, North Dakota is $84,948, with mean (average) household income of $108,697 and per-capita income of $44,873. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Burleigh County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.6%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%), Black or African American (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Burleigh County, North Dakota is 38.0 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Burleigh County is $314,700 and median monthly rent is $996. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 43,387 total housing units, 7.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Burleigh County, North Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Burleigh County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.