County · North Dakota
Morton County, North Dakota
Morton County, North Dakota. Morton County had 34,601 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than North Dakota (+2.6%). It holds 8 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 1 town or township and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 38059.
Morton County is one of the 3 counties of the Bismarck, ND metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,601
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,291 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,777
Median household income
$79,382
±$6,495 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$263,900
±$11,929 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$1,076
±$71 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Morton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,291 residents in Morton County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,601 for July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 33,777 over 1,926 square miles of land.
| Measure | Morton County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,777 | 784,841 | +2,909 |
| Households | 13,946±353 | 331,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.06 | 2.28 | +0.14 |
| Housing units | 15,465±36 | 377,281 | +463 |
Morton County's population since 2000
From 25,303 in 2000 to 34,601 in 2025: up 36.7%. 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 Morton County?
Morton County holds 8 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 1 town or township (a county subdivision with its own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Mandan with 25,061 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mandan | 24,206 | $71,780 |
|---|---|---|
| New Salem | 973 | $69,519 |
| Hebron | 794 | $63,542 |
| Glen Ullin | 732 | $50,357 |
| HarmonGEOID 3835500 | 259 | $113,500 |
| FlasherGEOID 3826660 | 217 | $44,583 |
| Captain's Landing TownshipGEOID 3805912080 | 115 | not published |
| AlmontGEOID 3801700 | 100 | $119,375 |
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 Morton County?
The median resident of Morton County is 37.6 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.4%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Morton County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±1.1 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±0.3 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±0.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% | 4.7% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.7%±0.7 pts | 81.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8%±1.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±1.5 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.8%±3.3 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±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 Morton County earn?
Half of Morton County's 13,946 households earn less than $79,382 a year (±$6,495), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $86,833 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Morton County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,382±$6,495 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,606±$12,264 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,235±$5,193 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±2.1 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.9%±4.2 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2%±1.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±1.9 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 Morton County?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Morton County's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,900 by its owner (±$11,929). The median renter pays $1,076 a month including utilities, and 36.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Morton County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,900±$11,929 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,076±$71 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.3%±10.0 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,763±$94 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2%±3.1 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,465±36 | 377,281 | +463 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±4.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.4%±2.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8%±2.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.9%±2.2 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 Morton County building?
Builders took permits for 100 new housing units across Morton County in 2025 (100 single-family), 2.9 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 Morton County get to work?
78.4% of Morton County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.5%.
| Measure | Morton County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6%±1.6 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±3.0 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±2.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±2.6 pts | 8.1% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min±1.4 | 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 Morton County's census tracts?
Morton County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $64,176 (Tract 203.01) to $102,140 (Tract 204).
| Tract 20138059020100 | 5,380±620 | $81,853 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20238059020200 | 9,185±743 | $77,252 |
| Tract 203.0138059020301 | 7,042±633 | $64,176 |
| Tract 203.0238059020302 | 3,759±462 | $91,024 |
| Tract 203.0338059020303 | 2,022±352 | $77,455 |
| Tract 20438059020400 | 3,314±54 | $102,140 |
| Tract 20538059020500 | 3,075±445 | $71,042 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Morton County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 53 |
| Median household income | 17th of 53 |
| Median home value | 9th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 53 |
| Median age | 43rd 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 Morton 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.