Population 4,118 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in LaMoure County
Household size in LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in LaMoure County are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.13, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.5 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, LaMoure County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in LaMoure County: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 LaMoure County
Renters in LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
LaMoure County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of North Dakota's 53 counties, only three have a lower share of renters.
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 LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in LaMoure 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 LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +11 | +6 |
LaMoure County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $443 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $571 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $573 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $744 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$301 | +$458 | +$606 |
The median renter in LaMoure County pays $744 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 LaMoure County
Bachelor's degrees in LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in LaMoure County: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.0% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in LaMoure County is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in North Dakota as a whole (94.1%).
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 LaMoure County
| Period | LaMoure County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in LaMoure County has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. The picture is much the same across North Dakota. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
LaMoure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMoure County | 2.26 | 45.8 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 15.4% | 1965 | $744 | 25.1% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Ransom County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 6.6% | 25.3% | 8.2% | 1969 | $803 | 23.0% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Logan County | 2.25 | 49.4 | 2.2% | 17.0% | 26.8% | 1965 | $758 | 25.7% | 91.3% | 1.9% |
| Wilkin County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 1968 | $1,167 | 22.1% | 93.2% | 4.3% |
| Otter Tail County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 20.5% | 24.5% | 1978 | $900 | 27.7% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Grant County | 2.08 | 49.6 | 3.3% | 16.6% | 34.0% | 1963 | $720 | 20.7% | 88.7% | 3.8% |
| Wadena County | 2.31 | 41.6 | 11.3% | 26.4% | 12.7% | 1974 | $790 | 20.1% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| Hettinger County | 2.05 | 46.4 | 5.5% | 23.2% | 20.9% | 1965 | $673 | 22.7% | 93.8% | 5.4% |
| Crow Wing County | 2.28 | 46.3 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1986 | $1,039 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
| Slope County | 2.05 | 54.1 | 5.9% | 19.3% | 18.0% | 1961 | $525 | 29.3% | 93.0% | 2.7% |
| Aitkin County | 2.20 | 55.2 | 5.5% | 14.7% | 44.6% | 1982 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 94.6% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Potter County, SD · Lake County, SD · Lake County, TN · Lake of the Woods County, MN · Lamar County, AL · Lamb County, TX · Platte County, WY · Pocahontas County, WV · Polk County, NE · Pondera County, MT
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 LaMoure 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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