County · North Dakota
Divide County, North Dakota
Divide County, North Dakota. Divide County had 2,110 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 36 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 32 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 38023.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,110
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,195 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,167
Median household income
$91,852
±$14,907 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$167,600
±$57,381 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$1,105
±$237 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Divide County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,195 residents in Divide County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,110 for July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,167 over 1,261 square miles of land.
| Measure | Divide County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,167 | 784,841 | −168 |
| Households | 1,016±69 | 331,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06±0.14 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,413±61 | 377,281 | −144 |
Divide County's population since 2000
From 2,283 in 2000 to 2,110 in 2025: down 7.6%. 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 Divide County?
Divide County holds 36 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 32 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Crosby with 1,027 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crosby | 1,065 | $82,500 |
|---|---|---|
| NoonanGEOID 3857220 | 137 | $125,625 |
| Fillmore TownshipGEOID 3802326340 | 83 | not published |
| Ambrose TownshipGEOID 3802301900 | 51 | $130,682 |
| Hawkeye Township, Divide CountyGEOID 3802336300 | 50 | not published |
| Blooming Valley TownshipGEOID 3802307940 | 48 | not published |
| Long Creek TownshipGEOID 3802347780 | 42 | not published |
| De Witt TownshipGEOID 3802319500 | 42 | not published |
| Sioux Trail TownshipGEOID 3802373420 | 41 | $173,359 |
| Westby TownshipGEOID 3802384660 | 40 | not published |
| Daneville TownshipGEOID 3802317940 | 39 | not published |
| Coalfield TownshipGEOID 3802315020 | 38 | not published |
| Frazier TownshipGEOID 3802328220 | 36 | $118,750 |
| Troy TownshipGEOID 3802379660 | 33 | $73,900 |
| Mentor TownshipGEOID 3802352260 | 31 | not published |
| FortunaGEOID 3827820 | 30 | $2,500 or less |
| Hayland TownshipGEOID 3802336500 | 30 | not published |
| Stoneview TownshipGEOID 3802376300 | 30 | not published |
| Fertile Valley TownshipGEOID 3802326140 | 29 | not published |
| Blooming Prairie TownshipGEOID 3802307900 | 29 | not published |
| Border TownshipGEOID 3802308340 | 28 | not published |
| Gooseneck TownshipGEOID 3802331580 | 26 | not published |
| AmbroseGEOID 3801860 | 24 | $116,042 |
| Frederick TownshipGEOID 3802328340 | 22 | not published |
| Clinton TownshipGEOID 3802314900 | 22 | not published |
| Smoky Butte TownshipGEOID 3802373700 | 20 | not published |
| Upland TownshipGEOID 3802380900 | 20 | not published |
| Lincoln Valley TownshipGEOID 3802346740 | 19 | not published |
| Garnet TownshipGEOID 3802329420 | 19 | not published |
| Alexandria TownshipGEOID 3802301300 | 18 | not published |
| Palmer TownshipGEOID 3802360700 | 15 | not published |
| Elkhorn TownshipGEOID 3802323140 | 13 | not published |
| Burg TownshipGEOID 3802310780 | 13 | not published |
| Twin Butte TownshipGEOID 3802380260 | 6 | not published |
| Plumer TownshipGEOID 3802363340 | 3 | not published |
| Writing Rock TownshipGEOID 3802387660 | 3 | 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 Divide County?
The median resident of Divide County is 49.7 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.9%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Divide County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7±2.3 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±3.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±3.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1%±3.8 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9%±3.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0%±3.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±3.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0%±4.5 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±4.1 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7%±5.9 pts | 32.7% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±3.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±2.7 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 Divide County earn?
Half of Divide County's 1,016 households earn less than $91,852 a year (±$14,907), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $77,368 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Divide County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,852±$14,907 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,479±$12,828 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,863±$6,857 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±4.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6%±14.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8%±2.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±4.6 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 Divide County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Divide County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,600 by its owner (±$57,381). The median renter pays $1,105 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Divide County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,600±$57,381 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,105±$237 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.2%±15.5 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,476±$1,022 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±6.7 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,413±61 | 377,281 | −144 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8%±3.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.2%±12.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6%±4.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±3.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.7%±5.9 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 Divide County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Divide County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Divide County get to work?
75.8% of Divide County's workers drive alone and 4.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Divide County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7%±5.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±2.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8%±7.2 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±4.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 9.1%±3.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7%±3.0 pts | 8.1% | −9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min±5.1 | 17.9 min | +6.1 min |
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 Divide County's census tracts?
Divide County is a single census tract.
| Tract 954538023954500 | 2,167 | $91,852 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Divide County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 53 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 53 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 53 |
| Median age | 8th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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