County · North Dakota
Stark County, North Dakota
Stark County, North Dakota. Stark County had 34,013 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than North Dakota (+2.6%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 38089.
Stark County is one of the 3 counties of the Dickinson, ND micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,013
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,646 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,302
Median household income
$84,449
±$3,980 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$271,700
±$9,055 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$960
±$46 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Stark County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,646 residents in Stark County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,013 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 33,302 over 1,335 square miles of land.
| Measure | Stark County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,302 | 784,841 | +2,221 |
| Households | 13,537±361 | 331,063 | +1,013 |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.06 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,514±45 | 377,281 | +808 |
Stark County's population since 2000
From 22,636 in 2000 to 34,013 in 2025: up 50.3%. 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 Stark County?
Stark County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Dickinson with 25,870 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dickinson | 25,679 | $82,696 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfield | 996 | $45,938 |
| Richardton | 692 | $60,179 |
| South HeartGEOID 3874185 | 394 | $142,564 |
| GladstoneGEOID 3830460 | 271 | $95,417 |
| TaylorGEOID 3878180 | 230 | $100,250 |
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 Stark County?
The median resident of Stark County is 34.8 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.3%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stark County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8±0.5 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0%±0.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% | 4.7% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.6%±0.2 pts | 81.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0%±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±1.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | −2.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±1.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.0%±2.7 pts | 32.7% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±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 Stark County earn?
Half of Stark County's 13,537 households earn less than $84,449 a year (±$3,980), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $88,665 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stark County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,449±$3,980 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,478±$6,957 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,951±$2,904 | $43,389 | −$5,942 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1%±2.1 pts | 10.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5%±3.6 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±2.1 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 Stark County?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Stark County's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $271,700 by its owner (±$9,055). The median renter pays $960 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stark County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $271,700±$9,055 | $249,900 | −$22,436 |
| Median gross rent | $960±$46 | $954 | −$169 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1%±7.2 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,864±$78 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±3.1 pts | 62.9% | +5.7 pts |
| Housing units | 15,514±45 | 377,281 | +808 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±3.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.9%±2.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±1.8 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 Stark County building?
Builders took permits for 65 new housing units across Stark County in 2025 (65 single-family), 1.9 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 Stark County get to work?
77.8% of Stark County's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Stark County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1%±2.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8%±2.9 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±2.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min±1.8 | 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 Stark County's census tracts?
Stark County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,792 (Tract 9636) to $103,370 (Tract 9635.01).
| Tract 963338089963300 | 1,571±223 | $79,821 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 963438089963400 | 5,547±591 | $93,281 |
| Tract 9635.0138089963501 | 3,093±400 | $103,370 |
| Tract 9635.0238089963502 | 5,871±592 | $64,052 |
| Tract 963638089963600 | 2,100±344 | $59,792 |
| Tract 963738089963700 | 4,446±621 | $75,332 |
| Tract 963838089963800 | 4,383±702 | $82,097 |
| Tract 963938089963900 | 4,405±450 | $96,821 |
| Tract 964038089964000 | 1,886±376 | $79,821 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Stark County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 53 |
| Median household income | 11th of 53 |
| Median home value | 7th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 53 |
| Median age | 45th 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 Stark 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.