Eddy County, North Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 40th-largest in North Dakota

The population of Eddy County, North Dakota is 2,319 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $55,389, the median home value is $115,500, and the median age is 48.7.

The population of Eddy County has declined 3.2% since 2010 (2,386 → 2,309), a -0.23% annualized rate.

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

2,319

Population

-0.23%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$55,389

Median Income

$115,500

Median Home Value

Eddy County covers 630 sq mi of land at 3.7 people per square mile.

About Eddy County, ND

Eddy County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 2,319. It ranks #40 among counties in North Dakota by population. The median age is 48.7, older than the national median. The population is 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

The median household income in Eddy County is $55,389, below the US median of $74,580. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $115,500, with monthly rent averaging $615. The homeownership rate of 72.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Eddy County reflects 28.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.6 minutes each way.

Eddy County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Eddy County had a population of 2,386 in 2010 and 2,309 in 2024, a -3.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,386 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.22%.

2,309

Population (2024)

2,386

Population (2010)

2,386

Peak (2010)

-0.22%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,386	-	-	estimate
2011	2,347	-39	-1.63%	estimate
2012	2,350	+3	+0.13%	estimate
2013	2,366	+16	+0.68%	estimate
2014	2,330	-36	-1.52%	estimate
2015	2,304	-26	-1.12%	estimate
2016	2,299	-5	-0.22%	estimate
2017	2,315	+16	+0.70%	estimate
2018	2,274	-41	-1.77%	estimate
2019	2,241	-33	-1.45%	estimate
2020	2,321	+80	+3.57%	estimate
2021	2,318	-3	-0.13%	estimate
2022	2,311	-7	-0.30%	estimate
2023	2,278	-33	-1.43%	estimate
2024	2,309	+31	+1.36%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.2%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	5.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.7

Median Age

47.9%

Female

52.1%

Male

26.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

7.5%

10–14

4.7%

15–19

3.8%

20–24

2.8%

25–34

10.7%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

8.1%

60–64

7.5%

65–74

14.8%

75–84

6.4%

85+

5.6%

Children (under 15): 16.7% · Seniors (65+): 26.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,389$-20,560 vs state
Mean household income	$74,107
Per-capita income	$38,264
Poverty rate	9.4%+3.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.3%
Employment-to-population	59.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.2%

Agriculture

18.9%

Manufacturing

8.0%

Construction

6.8%

Finance & real estate

4.8%

Education & health care

4.5%

Transportation & utilities

4.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Eddy County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

7.2%

Carpool

75.0%

Public transit

7.9%

Work from home

20.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$115,500$-125,600 vs state

Median home value

$615

Median rent

72.0%

Homeownership rate

1,338

Total housing units

85.4%

Occupied

14.6%

Vacant

28.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.2%

With health insurance

87.3%

With broadband internet

21.4%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

17.0%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.7%

High School+

28.2%

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)Burleigh County (98,986)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)All North Dakota counties →

Part of North Dakota

North Dakota demographic profile All North Dakota data →

Metro areas in North Dakota

Fargo (254,914)Bismarck (134,286)Grand Forks (103,669)Minot (76,773)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eddy County, North Dakota has a population of 2,319 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 4 people per square mile.

The population of Eddy County has declined 3.2% since 2010 (2,386 → 2,309), a -0.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Eddy County, North Dakota is $55,389, with mean (average) household income of $74,107 and per-capita income of $38,264. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Eddy County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.2%), Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Eddy County, North Dakota is 48.7 years. Residents are 47.9% female and 52.1% male.

The median home value in Eddy County is $115,500 and median monthly rent is $615. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,338 total housing units, 14.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Eddy County, North Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

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