County · North Dakota
Eddy County, North Dakota
Eddy County, North Dakota. Eddy County had 2,329 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 20 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 18 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 38027.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,329
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,347 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,307
Median household income
$50,850
±$8,517 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$124,000
±$39,927 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$590
±$61 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Eddy County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,347 residents in Eddy County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,329 for July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,307 over 630 square miles of land.
| Measure | Eddy County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,307 | 784,841 | +6 |
| Households | 1,173±83 | 331,063 | +111 |
| Average household size | 1.89±0.13 | 2.28 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 1,358±77 | 377,281 | no clear change |
Eddy County's population since 2000
From 2,757 in 2000 to 2,329 in 2025: down 15.5%. 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 Eddy County?
Eddy County holds 20 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 18 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is New Rockford with 1,342 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| New Rockford | 1,361 | $43,600 |
|---|---|---|
| SheyenneGEOID 3872580 | 186 | $46,615 |
| New Rockford TownshipGEOID 3802756660 | 97 | $230,278 |
| Superior TownshipGEOID 3802777140 | 73 | not published |
| Colvin TownshipGEOID 3802715540 | 66 | $66,500 |
| Freeborn TownshipGEOID 3802728420 | 65 | $83,393 |
| Gates TownshipGEOID 3802729700 | 50 | not published |
| Eddy TownshipGEOID 3802721980 | 45 | not published |
| Munster TownshipGEOID 3802755100 | 41 | $210,000 |
| Bush TownshipGEOID 3802711140 | 39 | not published |
| Hillsdale Township, Eddy CountyGEOID 3802738180 | 39 | not published |
| Tiffany TownshipGEOID 3802778860 | 37 | not published |
| Columbia TownshipGEOID 3802715420 | 36 | not published |
| Cherry Lake TownshipGEOID 3802713820 | 33 | $50,000 |
| Sheldon TownshipGEOID 3802772140 | 33 | not published |
| Pleasant Prairie TownshipGEOID 3802763220 | 33 | not published |
| Paradise TownshipGEOID 3802760740 | 30 | $91,667 |
| Rosefield TownshipGEOID 3802768180 | 29 | not published |
| Grandfield TownshipGEOID 3802732020 | 27 | not published |
| Lake Washington TownshipGEOID 3802744100 | 27 | $46,711 |
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 Eddy County?
The median resident of Eddy County is 47.5 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 25.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.4%.
| Measure | Eddy County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5±2.0 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±3.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.5%±3.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6%±2.3 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0%±3.5 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±2.6 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±2.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.5%±4.1 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±2.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.9 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 Eddy County earn?
Half of Eddy County's 1,173 households earn less than $50,850 a year (±$8,517), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,526 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $16,676 after inflation. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eddy County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,850±$8,517 | $76,657 | −$16,676 |
| Mean household income | $77,774±$6,735 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,702±$3,738 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2%±4.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2%±8.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±2.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1%±4.1 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 Eddy County?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Eddy County's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 by its owner (±$39,927). The median renter pays $590 a month including utilities, and 15.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eddy County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,000±$39,927 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $590±$61 | $954 | −$169 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.1%±8.6 pts | 31.1% | −22.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,134±$95 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0%±6.1 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,358±77 | 377,281 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±7.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7%±5.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.1%±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.4%±4.5 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 Eddy County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Eddy 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 Eddy County get to work?
75.4% of Eddy County's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes.
| Measure | Eddy County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±3.7 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.4%±5.3 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 8.9%±3.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±2.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±3.7 | 17.9 min | +7.4 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 Eddy County's census tracts?
Eddy County is a single census tract.
| Tract 959238027959200 | 2,307 | $50,850 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Eddy County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 53 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 53 |
| Median home value | 38th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 45th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 53 |
| Median age | 14th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Eddy County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.