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Walsh County, North Dakota
Walsh County, North Dakota. Walsh County had 10,179 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 51 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs, 36 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 38099.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,179
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,563 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,396
Median household income
$71,944
±$6,020 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$132,700
±$14,512 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$748
±$134 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Walsh County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,563 residents in Walsh County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,179 for July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,396 over 1,282 square miles of land.
| Measure | Walsh County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,396 | 784,841 | −355 |
| Households | 4,400±150 | 331,063 | −380 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.08 | 2.28 | +0.11 |
| Housing units | 5,184±58 | 377,281 | −426 |
Walsh County's population since 2000
From 12,389 in 2000 to 10,179 in 2025: down 17.8%. 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 Walsh County?
Walsh County holds 51 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 36 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Grafton with 4,023 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Grafton | 4,170 | $62,679 |
|---|---|---|
| Park River | 1,424 | $69,408 |
| Minto | 616 | $84,464 |
| Kensington TownshipGEOID 3809942260 | 277 | $120,313 |
| Grafton TownshipGEOID 3809931860 | 259 | $81,000 |
| HoopleGEOID 3838780 | 247 | $79,250 |
| FordvilleGEOID 3827060 | 207 | $88,000 |
| Oakwood TownshipGEOID 3809958980 | 201 | $74,531 |
| Edinburg | 199 | $54,375 |
| Fertile Township, Walsh CountyGEOID 3809926100 | 187 | $158,304 |
| Walsh Centre TownshipGEOID 3809983180 | 183 | $66,651 |
| Glenwood TownshipGEOID 3809930940 | 171 | $103,750 |
| Farmington TownshipGEOID 3809925860 | 142 | $100,750 |
| AdamsGEOID 3800340 | 127 | $56,667 |
| Harriston TownshipGEOID 3809935740 | 121 | $83,125 |
| Forest RiverGEOID 3827100 | 109 | $71,875 |
| Prairie Centre TownshipGEOID 3809964270 | 105 | $100,000 |
| Martin Township, Walsh CountyGEOID 3809951140 | 103 | $78,864 |
| LankinGEOID 3844860 | 102 | not published |
| Dundee TownshipGEOID 3809920900 | 100 | $55,000 |
| Lampton TownshipGEOID 3809944620 | 93 | $91,250 |
| PisekGEOID 3862780 | 89 | $50,000 |
| Acton TownshipGEOID 3809900260 | 86 | $75,521 |
| Golden TownshipGEOID 3809931060 | 73 | $135,250 |
| Vernon Township, Walsh CountyGEOID 3809981860 | 72 | not published |
| Walshville TownshipGEOID 3809983220 | 71 | $94,688 |
| Pulaski TownshipGEOID 3809964860 | 69 | $71,250 |
| Cleveland TownshipGEOID 3809914700 | 65 | $151,250 |
| Ardoch TownshipGEOID 3809902900 | 62 | $201,563 |
| Tiber TownshipGEOID 3809978820 | 62 | $200,625 |
| Rushford TownshipGEOID 3809968940 | 59 | $42,321 |
| Medford TownshipGEOID 3809951780 | 58 | $83,750 |
| Ops TownshipGEOID 3809959540 | 57 | $73,750 |
| Norton TownshipGEOID 3809958380 | 54 | not published |
| Kinloss TownshipGEOID 3809942900 | 53 | $91,250 |
| Forest River TownshipGEOID 3809927140 | 50 | $91,875 |
| Eden TownshipGEOID 3809922020 | 49 | $246,500 |
| Perth TownshipGEOID 3809961820 | 48 | not published |
| Adams TownshipGEOID 3809900380 | 46 | not published |
| Latona TownshipGEOID 3809945260 | 40 | not published |
| St. Andrews TownshipGEOID 3809969620 | 39 | $250,000 or more |
| Dewey TownshipGEOID 3809919460 | 34 | not published |
| Shepherd TownshipGEOID 3809972380 | 33 | $144,375 |
| AuburnGEOID 3803740 | 31 | not published |
| ArdochGEOID 3802860 | 31 | not published |
| Silvesta TownshipGEOID 3809973220 | 31 | not published |
| FairdaleGEOID 3825180 | 30 | $23,750 |
| Vesta TownshipGEOID 3809981980 | 23 | not published |
| Sauter TownshipGEOID 3809970940 | 21 | $55,000 |
| ConwayGEOID 3815820 | 15 | $54,375 |
| NashGEOID 3855500 | 13 | 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 Walsh County?
The median resident of Walsh County is 43.2 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.1%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Walsh County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2±0.5 | 35.9 | −1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9%±0.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% | 4.7% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.3%±0.5 pts | 81.7% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3%±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±1.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 6.5% | +2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8%±1.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.2%±2.0 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 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 Walsh County earn?
Half of Walsh County's 4,400 households earn less than $71,944 a year (±$6,020), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $68,550 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walsh County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,944±$6,020 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,230±$4,182 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,909±$1,544 | $43,389 | −$5,173 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±2.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8%±4.1 pts | 11.1% | +6.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5%±3.1 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 Walsh County?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Walsh County's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,700 by its owner (±$14,512). The median renter pays $748 a month including utilities, and 33.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walsh County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,700±$14,512 | $249,900 | +$20,584 |
| Median gross rent | $748±$134 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0%±9.6 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,218±$68 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±3.0 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,184±58 | 377,281 | −426 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±5.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2%±3.0 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7%±1.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1%±1.9 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 Walsh County building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units across Walsh County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.5 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 Walsh County get to work?
80.4% of Walsh County's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.
| Measure | Walsh County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6%±2.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4%±2.8 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±2.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.6%±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2%±1.0 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 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 Walsh County's census tracts?
Walsh County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,481 (Tract 9579) to $80,298 (Tract 9581).
| Tract 957838099957800 | 1,637±158 | $80,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 957938099957900 | 1,531±207 | $60,481 |
| Tract 958038099958000 | 2,552±203 | $63,550 |
| Tract 958138099958100 | 2,009±171 | $80,298 |
| Tract 958238099958200 | 1,597±159 | $69,432 |
| Tract 958338099958300 | 1,070±109 | $77,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Walsh County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 53 |
| Median household income | 28th of 53 |
| Median home value | 35th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 53 |
| Median age | 29th 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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