Population 3,804 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sargent County
Household size in Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Sargent County are small: just 2.16 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.
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 Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.1 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
Sargent County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Sargent County, well below the national share of 11.6%. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same. Compared with other North Dakota counties, though, Sargent County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Sargent County
Renters in Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sargent County own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over six in ten owners (62.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.2 points, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Sargent County: 12.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same.
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 Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +11 | +6 |
Homes in Sargent County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980.
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 Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $445 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $554 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $696 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $746 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$301 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sargent County costs $746 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 18.6% 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 Sargent County
Bachelor's degrees in Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sargent County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Few North Dakota counties have a lower share of college graduates: only three of 53.
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 Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sargent County is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across North Dakota.
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 Sargent County
| Period | Sargent County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sargent County has been strong: just 0.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other North Dakota county has lower unemployment. 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).
Sargent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent County | 2.16 | 44.3 | 8.6% | 27.5% | 12.1% | 1973 | $746 | 18.1% | 93.3% | 0.8% |
| Ransom County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 6.6% | 25.3% | 8.2% | 1969 | $803 | 23.0% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Marshall County | 2.56 | 43.0 | 6.0% | 19.7% | 31.5% | 1968 | $783 | 25.5% | 92.4% | 0.3% |
| Dickey County | 2.30 | 39.8 | 8.1% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 1961 | $819 | 29.7% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Richland County | 2.25 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 31.9% | 8.7% | 1971 | $697 | 25.4% | 94.4% | 1.6% |
| LaMoure County | 2.26 | 45.8 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 15.4% | 1965 | $744 | 25.1% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Roberts County | 2.87 | 38.5 | 14.8% | 28.8% | 21.5% | 1971 | $681 | 18.0% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Wilkin County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.6% | 1968 | $1,167 | 22.1% | 93.2% | 4.3% |
| Traverse County | 2.46 | 46.2 | 5.6% | 18.2% | 29.8% | 1964 | $707 | 16.8% | 94.7% | 4.2% |
| Grant County | 2.44 | 43.6 | 9.6% | 20.8% | 19.2% | 1968 | $848 | 20.6% | 94.6% | 2.8% |
| McPherson County | 2.09 | 49.4 | 5.1% | 18.7% | 24.2% | 1964 | $637 | 27.4% | 83.8% | 1.1% |
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 Sargent 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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