Kidder County, North Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 38th-largest in North Dakota
The population of Kidder County, North Dakota is 2,374 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $61,850, the median home value is $138,500, and the median age is 47.8.
The population of Kidder County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (2,447 → 2,371), a -0.23% annualized rate.
2,374
Population
-0.23%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$61,850
Median Income
$138,500
Median Home Value
Kidder County covers 1,351 sq mi of land at 1.8 people per square mile.
About Kidder County, ND
Remote work is unusually prominent in Kidder County: 19.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 2,374 residents, Kidder County is a county in North Dakota. It ranks #38 among counties in North Dakota by population.
Median household income is $61,850, below the US median of $78,538. Only 7.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $138,500, with typical rent around $847.
21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 19.6% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Kidder County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Kidder County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kidder County had a population of 2,447 in 2010 and 2,371 in 2024, a -3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,481 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.22%.
2,371
Population (2024)
2,447
Population (2010)
2,481
Peak (2019)
-0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,447 |
| 2011 | 2,442 |
| 2012 | 2,447 |
| 2013 | 2,445 |
| 2014 | 2,449 |
| 2015 | 2,451 |
| 2016 | 2,472 |
| 2017 | 2,477 |
| 2018 | 2,453 |
| 2019 | 2,481 |
| 2020 | 2,392 |
| 2021 | 2,364 |
| 2022 | 2,396 |
| 2023 | 2,360 |
| 2024 | 2,371 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.8
Median Age
43.4%
Female
56.6%
Male
27.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 27.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,850$-14,099 vs state |
| Mean household income | $72,356 |
| Per-capita income | $35,003 |
| Poverty rate | 7.0%+0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kidder County is agriculture, accounting for 22.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
66.6%
Public transit
19.6%
Work from home
20.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$138,500$-102,600 vs state
Median home value
$847
Median rent
76.0%
Homeownership rate
1,651
Total housing units
68.4%
Occupied
31.6%
Vacant
24.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.6%
With health insurance
85.4%
With broadband internet
25.0%
Foreign-born
7.9%
Veterans (18+)
11.9%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.8%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kidder County, North Dakota has a population of 2,374 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Kidder County has declined 3.1% since 2010 (2,447 → 2,371), a -0.23% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kidder County, North Dakota is $61,850, with mean (average) household income of $72,356 and per-capita income of $35,003. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kidder County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kidder County, North Dakota is 47.8 years. Residents are 43.4% female and 56.6% male.
The median home value in Kidder County is $138,500 and median monthly rent is $847. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,651 total housing units, 31.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kidder County, North Dakota is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.
Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Kidder County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.
Kidder County, ND Climate
Kidder County, ND has an average annual temperature of 4.9°C (41°F) and receives about 430 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
4.9°C
Avg Temp
430
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -14° / 6° | 11 mm |
| February | -10° / 13° | 11 mm |
| March | -4° / 26° | 21 mm |
| April | 5° / 41° | 44 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 58 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 83 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 62 mm |
| August | 20° / 69° | 43 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 44 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 30 mm |
| November | -2° / 28° | 12 mm |
| December | -10° / 14° | 11 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 Kidder County, ND
The most comfortable months to visit Kidder County, ND are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -20°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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