County · North Dakota
Kidder County, North Dakota
Kidder County, North Dakota. Kidder County had 2,393 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than North Dakota (+2.6%). It holds 42 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 36 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 38043.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,393
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,394 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,377
Median household income
$65,610
±$7,266 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$156,600
±$12,881 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$853
±$239 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Kidder County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,394 residents in Kidder County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,393 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,377 over 1,351 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kidder County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,377 | 784,841 | −89 |
| Households | 1,170±82 | 331,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.03±0.14 | 2.28 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 1,660±80 | 377,281 | no clear change |
Kidder County's population since 2000
From 2,753 in 2000 to 2,393 in 2025: down 13.1%. 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 Kidder County?
Kidder County holds 42 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 36 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Steele with 664 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Steele | 665 | $65,329 |
|---|---|---|
| Tappen | 217 | $50,417 |
| Woodlawn TownshipGEOID 3804387460 | 121 | $49,750 |
| Sibley TownshipGEOID 3804372860 | 121 | $88,125 |
| Tappen TownshipGEOID 3804378020 | 87 | not published |
| DawsonGEOID 3818260 | 74 | not published |
| TuttleGEOID 3880140 | 60 | $45,156 |
| PettiboneGEOID 3862060 | 60 | $42,813 |
| Crystal Springs TownshipGEOID 3804317220 | 48 | not published |
| Tuttle TownshipGEOID 3804380180 | 48 | $95,063 |
| Allen TownshipGEOID 3804301580 | 47 | $58,611 |
| Manning TownshipGEOID 3804350260 | 43 | $90,156 |
| Pleasant Hill TownshipGEOID 3804363140 | 41 | not published |
| Valley Township, Kidder CountyGEOID 3804381140 | 39 | not published |
| Baker TownshipGEOID 3804304300 | 38 | not published |
| Merkel TownshipGEOID 3804352420 | 37 | not published |
| RobinsonGEOID 3867180 | 36 | $51,250 |
| Peace TownshipGEOID 3804361220 | 34 | not published |
| Bunker TownshipGEOID 3804310740 | 33 | not published |
| Wallace TownshipGEOID 3804383100 | 33 | not published |
| Clear Lake Township, Kidder CountyGEOID 3804314420 | 32 | not published |
| Pettibone TownshipGEOID 3804362100 | 32 | not published |
| Petersville TownshipGEOID 3804361980 | 32 | not published |
| Vernon Township, Kidder CountyGEOID 3804381820 | 31 | not published |
| Excelsior TownshipGEOID 3804325100 | 29 | not published |
| Buckeye TownshipGEOID 3804310180 | 28 | not published |
| Tanner TownshipGEOID 3804377940 | 25 | not published |
| Westford TownshipGEOID 3804384980 | 25 | not published |
| Lake Williams Township, Kidder CountyGEOID 3804344180 | 24 | not published |
| Williams Township, Kidder CountyGEOID 3804386100 | 23 | not published |
| Haynes TownshipGEOID 3804336580 | 22 | not published |
| Weiser TownshipGEOID 3804384260 | 22 | not published |
| Graf TownshipGEOID 3804331780 | 20 | not published |
| Chestina TownshipGEOID 3804313900 | 20 | not published |
| Crown Hill TownshipGEOID 3804317020 | 18 | not published |
| Northwest Township, Kidder CountyGEOID 3804358260 | 16 | not published |
| Robinson TownshipGEOID 3804367220 | 15 | not published |
| Stewart Township, Kidder CountyGEOID 3804376060 | 15 | not published |
| Quinby TownshipGEOID 3804364940 | 13 | not published |
| Atwood TownshipGEOID 3804303700 | 9 | not published |
| Frettim TownshipGEOID 3804328620 | 7 | not published |
| Rexine TownshipGEOID 3804366220 | 4 | 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 Kidder County?
The median resident of Kidder County is 48.1 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 27.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.0%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kidder County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1±4.5 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±2.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.6%±3.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.4%±1.5 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±1.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±3.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0%±3.2 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2%±3.9 pts | 32.7% | +8.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.4 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 Kidder County earn?
Half of Kidder County's 1,170 households earn less than $65,610 a year (±$7,266), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $67,249 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kidder County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,610±$7,266 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,794±$7,749 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,686±$3,937 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±3.4 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1%±4.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±2.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.6%±6.1 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 Kidder County?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Kidder County's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,600 by its owner (±$12,881). The median renter pays $853 a month including utilities, and 33.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kidder County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,600±$12,881 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $853±$239 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3%±18.8 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,279±$156 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1%±5.8 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,660±80 | 377,281 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.3%±4.4 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.7%±4.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.8%±4.4 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 Kidder County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Kidder 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 Kidder County get to work?
64.0% of Kidder County's workers drive alone and 22.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes.
| Measure | Kidder County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.4%±4.8 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.0%±7.0 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±4.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.1%±6.9 pts | 8.1% | +13.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min±2.8 | 17.9 min | −4.4 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 Kidder County's census tracts?
Kidder County is a single census tract.
| Tract 966838043966800 | 2,377 | $65,610 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kidder County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 38th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 53 |
| Median household income | 40th of 53 |
| Median home value | 30th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 53 |
| Median age | 12th 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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