LaMoure County, North Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in North Dakota
The population of LaMoure County, North Dakota is 4,107 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $70,263, the median home value is $118,000, and the median age is 46.7.
The population of LaMoure County has declined 1.9% since 2010 (4,130 → 4,051), a -0.14% annualized rate.
4,107
Population
-0.14%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$70,263
Median Income
$118,000
Median Home Value
LaMoure County covers 1,146 sq mi of land at 3.6 people per square mile.
About LaMoure County, ND
Homeownership is the standout figure in LaMoure County: 84.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 4,107 residents, LaMoure County is a county in North Dakota. It ranks #25 among counties in North Dakota by population.
Median household income is $70,263, below the US median of $78,538. Only 5.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $118,000, with typical rent around $607.
24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 11.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in LaMoure County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
LaMoure County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of LaMoure County had a population of 4,130 in 2010 and 4,051 in 2024, a -1.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,136 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.
4,051
Population (2024)
4,130
Population (2010)
4,136
Peak (2015)
-0.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,130 |
| 2011 | 4,095 |
| 2012 | 4,085 |
| 2013 | 4,101 |
| 2014 | 4,096 |
| 2015 | 4,136 |
| 2016 | 4,116 |
| 2017 | 4,106 |
| 2018 | 4,079 |
| 2019 | 4,049 |
| 2020 | 4,096 |
| 2021 | 4,054 |
| 2022 | 4,061 |
| 2023 | 4,068 |
| 2024 | 4,051 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.7
Median Age
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Male
26.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 26.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,263$-5,686 vs state |
| Mean household income | $96,684 |
| Per-capita income | $41,792 |
| Poverty rate | 5.2%-1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in LaMoure County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
5.1%
Carpool
72.4%
Public transit
11.5%
Work from home
19.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$118,000$-123,100 vs state
Median home value
$607
Median rent
84.9%
Homeownership rate
2,074
Total housing units
82.5%
Occupied
17.5%
Vacant
15.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.5%
With health insurance
92.2%
With broadband internet
21.7%
Foreign-born
7.1%
Veterans (18+)
12.0%
With a disability
95.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.0%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaMoure County, North Dakota has a population of 4,107 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of LaMoure County has declined 1.9% since 2010 (4,130 → 4,051), a -0.14% annualized rate.
The median household income in LaMoure County, North Dakota is $70,263, with mean (average) household income of $96,684 and per-capita income of $41,792. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In LaMoure County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in LaMoure County, North Dakota is 46.7 years. Residents are 48.3% female and 51.7% male.
The median home value in LaMoure County is $118,000 and median monthly rent is $607. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,074 total housing units, 17.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in LaMoure County, North Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.
Fargo is among the largest cities associated with LaMoure 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.