Population 3,254 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Emmons County
Household size in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Emmons County is a place of small households, averaging 2.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.22 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.0 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.7 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.9, Emmons County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Few North Dakota counties are older: only three of 53.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in Emmons County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Emmons County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of North Dakota counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Emmons County
Renters in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Emmons County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 71.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.0% of the housing in Emmons County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +11 | +6 |
The housing in Emmons County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other North Dakota counties, Emmons County has older homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $410 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $468 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $586 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $605 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$195 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Emmons County costs $605 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Emmons County has lower rents than at least four in five North Dakota counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Emmons County
Bachelor's degrees in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Emmons County: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Emmons County has a lower share of college graduates than most North Dakota counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Emmons County is close to the national rate: 88.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Dakota overall (94.1%). Few North Dakota counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only four of 53.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Emmons County
| Period | Emmons County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Emmons County has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Emmons County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmons County | 2.09 | 52.9 | 4.4% | 20.2% | 25.0% | 1967 | $605 | 22.1% | 88.9% | 2.3% |
| Sioux County | 3.41 | 28.1 | 30.0% | 53.4% | 11.7% | 1986 | $450 | 16.0% | 87.9% | 17.4% |
| Campbell County | 2.12 | 50.2 | 0.7% | 23.7% | 16.1% | 1961 | $969 | 36.0% | 91.9% | 3.1% |
| Logan County | 2.25 | 49.4 | 2.2% | 17.0% | 26.8% | 1965 | $758 | 25.7% | 91.3% | 1.9% |
| McIntosh County | 2.02 | 52.9 | 5.1% | 20.8% | 27.2% | 1955 | $614 | 20.8% | 89.9% | 3.2% |
| Corson County | 3.48 | 29.4 | 28.7% | 40.9% | 16.2% | 1974 | $521 | 18.3% | 85.3% | 26.2% |
| McPherson County | 2.09 | 49.4 | 5.1% | 18.7% | 24.2% | 1964 | $637 | 27.4% | 83.8% | 1.1% |
| Grant County | 2.08 | 49.6 | 3.3% | 16.6% | 34.0% | 1963 | $720 | 20.7% | 88.7% | 3.8% |
| LaMoure County | 2.26 | 45.8 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 15.4% | 1965 | $744 | 25.1% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Dickey County | 2.30 | 39.8 | 8.1% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 1961 | $819 | 29.7% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Perkins County | 2.23 | 45.3 | 9.2% | 21.6% | 25.0% | 1966 | $776 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Emmons County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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