Population 10,396 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Walsh County
Household size in Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Walsh County are small: just 2.32 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 crept up from 2.26, even as the national average fell.
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 Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Walsh County is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.8, even as the national median rose.
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 Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Walsh County than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Walsh County
Renters in Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.0% of households in Walsh County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 62.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in Walsh 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. Compared with other North Dakota counties, though, Walsh County has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +11 | +6 |
Walsh County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $498 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $535 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $702 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $862 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Walsh County costs $862 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $363 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 Walsh County
Bachelor's degrees in Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Walsh County: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Walsh County is close to the national rate: 89.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Dakota overall (94.1%). The share with a diploma is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Walsh County
| Period | Walsh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Walsh County has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Walsh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh County | 2.32 | 42.7 | 9.4% | 24.0% | 13.8% | 1970 | $862 | 19.3% | 89.5% | 1.5% |
| Pembina County | 2.25 | 45.4 | 5.9% | 25.4% | 15.3% | 1969 | $815 | 25.3% | 92.3% | 3.1% |
| Grand Forks County | 2.27 | 33.7 | 7.7% | 48.2% | 8.4% | 1982 | $1,085 | 39.3% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Kittson County | 2.19 | 47.8 | 4.9% | 17.1% | 19.9% | 1966 | $790 | 29.2% | 95.9% | 5.0% |
| Nelson County | 2.18 | 48.7 | 5.1% | 24.9% | 24.2% | 1962 | $696 | 29.9% | 92.7% | 1.0% |
| Cavalier County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 5.8% | 18.7% | 23.2% | 1968 | $925 | 23.3% | 93.0% | 1.0% |
| Marshall County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 8.4% | 17.0% | 13.8% | 1970 | $758 | 18.6% | 92.9% | 3.6% |
| Ramsey County | 2.17 | 42.4 | 7.9% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 1976 | $761 | 25.3% | 92.9% | 1.2% |
| Pennington County | 2.22 | 41.6 | 7.6% | 27.8% | 9.6% | 1972 | $911 | 20.9% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Red Lake County | 2.33 | 43.5 | 7.9% | 16.6% | 10.9% | 1969 | $543 | 18.7% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| Benson County | 3.04 | 32.7 | 23.8% | 26.9% | 19.4% | 1972 | $606 | 22.7% | 85.7% | 3.0% |
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 Walsh 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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