County · North Dakota
Dickey County, North Dakota
Dickey County, North Dakota. Dickey County had 4,895 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 38 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 32 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 38021.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,895
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,999 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,935
Median household income
$68,654
±$12,388 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$162,400
±$10,562 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$840
±$147 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Dickey County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,999 residents in Dickey County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,895 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,935 over 1,131 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dickey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,935 | 784,841 | −3 |
| Households | 1,962±83 | 331,063 | −157 |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.10 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,394±23 | 377,281 | −260 |
Dickey County's population since 2000
From 5,757 in 2000 to 4,895 in 2025: down 15.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Dickey County?
Dickey County holds 38 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 32 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Oakes with 1,765 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Oakes | 1,798 | $67,632 |
|---|---|---|
| Ellendale | 1,125 | $54,643 |
| Kentner TownshipGEOID 3802142340 | 247 | not published |
| Bear Creek TownshipGEOID 3802105500 | 193 | $95,000 |
| Clement TownshipGEOID 3802114540 | 136 | $163,125 |
| Ellendale TownshipGEOID 3802123260 | 123 | not published |
| Van Meter TownshipGEOID 3802181460 | 110 | $185,781 |
| Riverdale TownshipGEOID 3802166940 | 93 | not published |
| Divide TownshipGEOID 3802119700 | 82 | $136,336 |
| Hudson TownshipGEOID 3802139220 | 79 | not published |
| Elm Township, Dickey CountyGEOID 3802123540 | 79 | not published |
| FullertonGEOID 3828780 | 62 | $94,063 |
| Port Emma TownshipGEOID 3802163820 | 61 | not published |
| Elden TownshipGEOID 3802122740 | 59 | not published |
| Maple TownshipGEOID 3802150500 | 55 | not published |
| Lovell TownshipGEOID 3802148260 | 55 | not published |
| Wright TownshipGEOID 3802187620 | 53 | $77,679 |
| Albion TownshipGEOID 3802101060 | 42 | not published |
| Yorktown TownshipGEOID 3802187940 | 40 | not published |
| Keystone TownshipGEOID 3802142500 | 40 | not published |
| ForbesGEOID 3826980 | 36 | $101,563 |
| Young TownshipGEOID 3802187980 | 36 | not published |
| Porter TownshipGEOID 3802163860 | 35 | not published |
| Grand Valley TownshipGEOID 3802132500 | 35 | not published |
| Lorraine TownshipGEOID 3802148140 | 35 | not published |
| James River Valley TownshipGEOID 3802140540 | 32 | not published |
| MonangoGEOID 3853820 | 30 | not published |
| Ada TownshipGEOID 3802100300 | 29 | $250,000 or more |
| Hamburg Township, Dickey CountyGEOID 3802134500 | 29 | not published |
| Whitestone TownshipGEOID 3802185700 | 27 | not published |
| Spring Valley TownshipGEOID 3802175140 | 23 | not published |
| Albertha TownshipGEOID 3802101020 | 21 | not published |
| Valley Township, Dickey CountyGEOID 3802181100 | 20 | $128,542 |
| Potsdam TownshipGEOID 3802163980 | 19 | not published |
| German TownshipGEOID 3802129900 | 18 | not published |
| LuddenGEOID 3848460 | 15 | $116,750 |
| Kent TownshipGEOID 3802142300 | 15 | not published |
| Northwest Township, Dickey CountyGEOID 3802158220 | 12 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dickey County?
The median resident of Dickey County is 39.5 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dickey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.9 | 35.9 | −2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±0.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 4.7% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.8%±1.0 pts | 81.7% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2%±2.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±2.5 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±2.4 pts | 6.5% | +3.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±2.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9%±3.9 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8%±2.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dickey County earn?
Half of Dickey County's 1,962 households earn less than $68,654 a year (±$12,388), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $80,601 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dickey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,654±$12,388 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,355±$11,889 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,579±$4,878 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±3.5 pts | 10.8% | +6.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±5.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5%±2.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0%±3.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dickey County?
Owners occupy 79.7% of Dickey County's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,400 by its owner (±$10,562). The median renter pays $840 a month including utilities, and 32.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dickey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,400±$10,562 | $249,900 | +$17,055 |
| Median gross rent | $840±$147 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.2%±14.2 pts | 31.1% | +19.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,379±$121 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7%±3.9 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,394±23 | 377,281 | −260 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.6%±8.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.7%±3.5 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.9%±2.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.8%±5.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dickey County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Dickey County in 2025 (21 single-family), 4.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dickey County get to work?
70.5% of Dickey County's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.8 minutes.
| Measure | Dickey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4%±2.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±3.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5%±4.4 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±2.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.9%±4.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±3.0 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.8 min±2.2 | 17.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Dickey County's census tracts?
Dickey County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,250 (Tract 9733) to $80,750 (Tract 9732).
| Tract 973238021973200 | 2,282±164 | $80,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 973338021973300 | 1,337±145 | $56,250 |
| Tract 973438021973400 | 1,316±136 | $68,214 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dickey County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 53 |
| Median household income | 31st of 53 |
| Median home value | 28th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 53 |
| Median age | 40th of 53 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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