Census ACS 2023 · 53 counties
Richest Counties in North Dakota
Income varies significantly across North Dakota's 53 counties. Burke County leads with a median household income of $96,339. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams County | $90,224 | 39,368 |
| 2 | Wells County | $61,346 | 3,942 |
| 3 | Ward County | $79,273 | 69,232 |
| 4 | Walsh County | $69,976 | 10,488 |
| 5 | Traill County | $88,289 | 7,980 |
| 6 | Towner County | $63,017 | 2,113 |
| 7 | Stutsman County | $60,172 | 21,525 |
| 8 | Steele County | $80,313 | 1,731 |
| 9 | Stark County | $80,744 | 33,116 |
| 10 | Slope County | $62,500 | 795 |
| 11 | Sioux County | $41,676 | 3,789 |
| 12 | Sheridan County | $67,361 | 1,327 |
| 13 | Sargent County | $77,697 | 3,822 |
| 14 | Rolette County | $57,355 | 12,065 |
| 15 | Richland County | $72,524 | 16,550 |
| 16 | Renville County | $76,311 | 2,277 |
| 17 | Ransom County | $74,521 | 5,662 |
| 18 | Ramsey County | $61,319 | 11,563 |
| 19 | Pierce County | $63,214 | 3,961 |
| 20 | Pembina County | $66,884 | 6,787 |
| 21 | Oliver County | $76,953 | 1,821 |
| 22 | Nelson County | $68,051 | 3,015 |
| 23 | Mountrail County | $81,292 | 9,567 |
| 24 | Morton County | $79,483 | 33,479 |
| 25 | Mercer County | $79,405 | 8,341 |
| 26 | McLean County | $81,847 | 9,807 |
| 27 | McKenzie County | $88,289 | 14,280 |
| 28 | McIntosh County | $64,236 | 2,512 |
| 29 | McHenry County | $80,614 | 5,264 |
| 30 | Logan County | $61,339 | 1,848 |
| 31 | LaMoure County | $70,263 | 4,107 |
| 32 | Kidder County | $61,850 | 2,374 |
| 33 | Hettinger County | $70,827 | 2,453 |
| 34 | Griggs County | $64,737 | 2,340 |
| 35 | Grant County | $56,750 | 2,276 |
| 36 | Grand Forks County | $68,450 | 72,764 |
| 37 | Golden Valley County | $76,528 | 1,679 |
| 38 | Foster County | $83,412 | 3,372 |
| 39 | Emmons County | $67,368 | 3,269 |
| 40 | Eddy County | $55,389 | 2,319 |
| 41 | Dunn County | $94,688 | 4,043 |
| 42 | Divide County | $89,297 | 2,174 |
| 43 | Dickey County | $63,125 | 4,959 |
| 44 | Cavalier County | $67,064 | 3,663 |
| 45 | Cass County | $75,023 | 189,286 |
| 46 | Burleigh County | $84,948 | 98,986 |
| 47 | Burke County | $96,339 | 2,163 |
| 48 | Bowman County | $83,773 | 2,935 |
| 49 | Bottineau County | $83,460 | 6,390 |
| 50 | Billings County | $81,250 | 948 |
| 51 | Benson County | $68,049 | 5,861 |
| 52 | Barnes County | $70,230 | 10,794 |
| 53 | Adams County | $55,417 | 2,179 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burke County is the #1 ranked county in North Dakota by median household income, with a value of $96,339 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
North Dakota has 53 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in North Dakota.