County · North Dakota
Renville County, North Dakota
Renville County, North Dakota. Renville County had 2,331 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with North Dakota (+2.6%). It holds 30 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 24 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 38075.
Renville County is one of the 3 counties of the Minot, ND metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,331
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,282 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,304
Median household income
$74,301
±$5,541 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$166,000
±$20,729 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$828
±$185 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Renville County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,282 residents in Renville County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,331 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,304 over 877 square miles of land.
| Measure | Renville County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,304 | 784,841 | −138 |
| Households | 969±51 | 331,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.12 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,339±63 | 377,281 | no clear change |
Renville County's population since 2000
From 2,610 in 2000 to 2,331 in 2025: down 10.7%. 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 Renville County?
Renville County holds 30 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 24 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Mohall with 706 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mohall | 694 | $61,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenburn | 404 | $80,000 |
| Sherwood | 194 | $48,500 |
| Ensign TownshipGEOID 3807524460 | 97 | $108,750 |
| Brandon TownshipGEOID 3807509100 | 61 | not published |
| Hurley TownshipGEOID 3807539620 | 56 | $101,705 |
| Eden Valley TownshipGEOID 3807522100 | 53 | not published |
| Prescott TownshipGEOID 3807564460 | 50 | not published |
| Colquhoun TownshipGEOID 3807515380 | 49 | $205,347 |
| Van Buren TownshipGEOID 3807581300 | 46 | not published |
| White Ash TownshipGEOID 3807585500 | 43 | not published |
| TolleyGEOID 3879140 | 41 | $58,750 |
| McKinney TownshipGEOID 3807549460 | 40 | $93,929 |
| Grassland TownshipGEOID 3807532780 | 40 | not published |
| Hamlet TownshipGEOID 3807534700 | 40 | not published |
| Rockford TownshipGEOID 3807567380 | 38 | $46,250 |
| Hamerly TownshipGEOID 3807534580 | 34 | not published |
| Plain TownshipGEOID 3807562900 | 31 | $74,167 |
| Fairbanks TownshipGEOID 3807525140 | 30 | not published |
| Clay TownshipGEOID 3807514260 | 29 | $85,357 |
| Lockwood TownshipGEOID 3807547420 | 29 | not published |
| Muskego TownshipGEOID 3807555180 | 29 | not published |
| Roosevelt TownshipGEOID 3807568020 | 28 | not published |
| Stafford TownshipGEOID 3807575180 | 28 | not published |
| Prosperity TownshipGEOID 3807564820 | 27 | $77,813 |
| Grover TownshipGEOID 3807533740 | 26 | not published |
| Ivanhoe TownshipGEOID 3807540380 | 16 | not published |
| Callahan TownshipGEOID 3807511620 | 11 | not published |
| LoraineGEOID 3848020 | 9 | not published |
| GranoGEOID 3832580 | 9 | 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 Renville County?
The median resident of Renville County is 43.8 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%.
| Measure | Renville County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±3.1 | 35.9 | +4.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±2.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±2.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.0%±2.1 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 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 | 4.2%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±2.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0%±2.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8%±2.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±2.3 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±3.0 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±4.5 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±2.4 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 Renville County earn?
Half of Renville County's 969 households earn less than $74,301 a year (±$5,541), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $90,065 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $15,764 after inflation. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Renville County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,301±$5,541 | $76,657 | −$15,764 |
| Mean household income | $88,283±$6,619 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,418±$2,748 | $43,389 | −$3,982 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1%±2.9 pts | 10.8% | +5.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.6%±6.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±2.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7%±2.6 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 Renville County?
Owners occupy 78.7% of Renville County's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,000 by its owner (±$20,729). The median renter pays $828 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Renville County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,000±$20,729 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $828±$185 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7%±10.8 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,571±$172 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7%±4.6 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,339±63 | 377,281 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.4%±6.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.8%±4.8 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9%±2.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.4%±3.2 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 Renville County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Renville County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.4 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 Renville County get to work?
81.1% of Renville County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes.
| Measure | Renville County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.4%±3.7 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±4.6 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±3.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±2.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min±3.8 | 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 Renville County's census tracts?
Renville County is a single census tract.
| Tract 952938075952900 | 2,304 | $74,301 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Renville County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 53 |
| Median household income | 25th of 53 |
| Median home value | 25th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 53 |
| Median age | 25th 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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