Richland County, ND

County

Demographics of Richland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.8%

Households with Children

24.8%

School Enrollment K-12

1,773

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.4%
Working Age (35-54): 20.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.5%
High School / GED: 25.7%
Some College or Associate's: 43.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.3%
Single Parents: 7.4%
Couples & Adults: 34.1%
Living Alone: 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 51.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.2%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 11.9%
Not Enrolled: 71.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Richland County

Neighborhoods in Richland County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources