County · North Dakota
Towner County, North Dakota
Towner County, North Dakota. Towner County had 2,040 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 35 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 28 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 38095.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,040
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,162 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,079
Median household income
$67,350
±$10,236 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$134,800
±$17,879 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$757
±$66 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Towner County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,162 residents in Towner County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,040 for July 1, 2025, down 5.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,079 over 1,025 square miles of land.
| Measure | Towner County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,079 | 784,841 | −145 |
| Households | 989±102 | 331,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.07±0.21 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,255±129 | 377,281 | −182 |
Towner County's population since 2000
From 2,876 in 2000 to 2,040 in 2025: down 29.1%. 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 Towner County?
Towner County holds 35 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 28 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Cando with 1,051 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cando | 1,117 | $51,500 |
|---|---|---|
| BisbeeGEOID 3807180 | 110 | $85,179 |
| RocklakeGEOID 3867500 | 94 | $61,250 |
| Cando TownshipGEOID 3809511900 | 91 | $115,889 |
| Springfield TownshipGEOID 3809574980 | 41 | not published |
| Mount View TownshipGEOID 3809554940 | 40 | not published |
| Crocus TownshipGEOID 3809516820 | 40 | not published |
| Atkins TownshipGEOID 3809503660 | 36 | not published |
| Teddy TownshipGEOID 3809578260 | 35 | not published |
| Zion TownshipGEOID 3809588220 | 34 | $138,412 |
| Howell TownshipGEOID 3809539100 | 33 | not published |
| Grainfield TownshipGEOID 3809531980 | 33 | not published |
| Armourdale TownshipGEOID 3809503100 | 33 | not published |
| EgelandGEOID 3822540 | 32 | $28,594 |
| Rock Lake TownshipGEOID 3809567540 | 32 | not published |
| Paulson TownshipGEOID 3809561140 | 32 | not published |
| Picton TownshipGEOID 3809562420 | 29 | not published |
| Twin Hill TownshipGEOID 3809580340 | 29 | not published |
| New City TownshipGEOID 3809556140 | 27 | $250,000 or more |
| Sorenson TownshipGEOID 3809573940 | 27 | not published |
| Dash TownshipGEOID 3809518140 | 26 | not published |
| Olson TownshipGEOID 3809559380 | 26 | not published |
| Coolin TownshipGEOID 3809515860 | 24 | not published |
| Sidney TownshipGEOID 3809572980 | 20 | $93,472 |
| Virginia TownshipGEOID 3809582300 | 20 | not published |
| Smith TownshipGEOID 3809573660 | 20 | not published |
| Maza TownshipGEOID 3809551620 | 18 | not published |
| Bethel TownshipGEOID 3809506620 | 16 | not published |
| HansboroGEOID 3835140 | 15 | not published |
| Victor TownshipGEOID 3809582020 | 15 | not published |
| PerthGEOID 3861780 | 6 | not published |
| Lansing TownshipGEOID 3809544980 | 5 | not published |
| Monroe TownshipGEOID 3809553900 | 4 | not published |
| Gerrard TownshipGEOID 3809530020 | 2 | not published |
| SarlesGEOID 3870780 | 16 | $2,500 or less |
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 Towner County?
The median resident of Towner County is 48.9 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.2%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 6.1%.
| Measure | Towner County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9±5.7 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9%±5.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0%±4.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.2%±5.1 pts | 81.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.1%±4.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±2.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3%±3.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6%±2.2 pts | 6.5% | −7.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0%±4.0 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5%±5.6 pts | 32.7% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±2.0 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 Towner County earn?
Half of Towner County's 989 households earn less than $67,350 a year (±$10,236), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $64,365 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Towner County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,350±$10,236 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,814±$11,005 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,318±$4,695 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±3.5 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.5%±4.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6%±3.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±5.6 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 Towner County?
Owners occupy 78.8% of Towner County's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,800 by its owner (±$17,879). The median renter pays $757 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Towner County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,800±$17,879 | $249,900 | +$48,405 |
| Median gross rent | $757±$66 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.1%±16.1 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,284±$140 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.8%±6.4 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,255±129 | 377,281 | −182 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1%±8.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.5%±5.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8%±6.1 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 Towner County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Towner 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 Towner County get to work?
81.3% of Towner County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.5 minutes.
| Measure | Towner County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1%±5.1 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.3%±6.7 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±4.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.4%±3.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±3.6 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.5 min±3.4 | 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 Towner County's census tracts?
Towner County is a single census tract.
| Tract 951538095951500 | 2,079 | $67,350 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Towner County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 53 |
| Median household income | 36th of 53 |
| Median home value | 34th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 53 |
| Median age | 9th 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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