Census tract · Ransom County
Census Tract 9689, Ransom County, North Dakota
Census Tract 9689, GEOID 38073968900, in Ransom County, North Dakota, partly within Enderlin, Shenford Township, Greene Township, Coburn Township, Sydna Township, Sheldon, Liberty Township, Ransom County, Sandoun Township, Rosemeade Township, Owego Township, McLeod, Scoville Township and Casey Township. 1,610 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±153); the 2020 Census counted 1,821.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,610
±153 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,821
Median household income
$73,750
±$8,653 (90% margin)
Ransom County: $75,736
Median home value
$158,900
±$16,934 (90% margin)
Ransom County: $193,000
Median gross rent
$826
±$67 (90% margin)
Ransom County: $691
Where is Census Tract 9689?
Census Tract 9689 is one of 3 census tracts in Ransom County, North Dakota. It covers 295.99 square miles of land, 6 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 38073968900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Enderlin | 20% |
| Shenford Township | 13% |
| Greene Township | 11% |
| Coburn Township | 10% |
| Sydna Township | 9% |
| Sheldon | 9% |
| Liberty Township, Ransom County | 7% |
| Sandoun Township | 7% |
| Rosemeade Township | 7% |
| Owego Township | 4% |
| McLeod | 2% |
| Scoville Township | 2% |
| Casey Township | 1% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9689: Tract 401 in Cass County ($107,614), Tract 406 in Cass County ($115,966), Tract 9690 ($102,826), Tract 9707 in Richland County ($105,000), Tract 9708 in Richland County ($108,261), Tract 9740 in Sargent County ($76,667) and Tract 9742 in Sargent County ($78,839). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9689?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9689's population at 1,610 (±153) in 718 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,821 residents and 762 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9689 | Ransom County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,610 ±153 | 5,643 |
| Households | 718 ±90 | 2,337 |
| Average household size | 2.07 ±0.15 | 2.27 |
| Housing units | 831 ±75 | 2,546 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9689?
The median resident of Census Tract 9689 is 47.9 years old; 15.2% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9689 | Ransom County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9 ±5.0 | 43.1 |
| Under 18 years | 15.2% ±3.8 pts | 21.6% |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±3.3 pts | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1% ±3.6 pts | 91.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.7% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.7 pts | 9.2% |
| With a disability | 9.0% ±2.6 pts | 11.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±3.6 pts | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8% ±5.9 pts | 22.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±3.6 pts | 88.5% |
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 Census Tract 9689 earn?
Half of the 718 households in Census Tract 9689 earn less than $73,750 a year (±$8,653), against $75,736 across Ransom County: 2nd highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9689 | Ransom County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,750 ±$8,653 | $75,736 |
| Mean household income | $90,837 ±$8,986 | $92,444 |
| Per capita income | $44,639 ±$4,664 | $40,691 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3% ±4.6 pts | 10.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.6% ±17.3 pts | 19.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±3.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% ±4.2 pts | 90.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±4.5 pts | 86.2% |
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 Census Tract 9689?
Owners occupy 79.8% of Census Tract 9689's occupied homes and renters 20.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,900 by its owner (±$16,934). The median renter pays $826 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9689 | Ransom County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,900 ±$16,934 | $193,000 |
| Median gross rent | $826 ±$67 | $691 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.1% ±15.1 pts | 34.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,422 ±$166 | $1,505 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.8% ±5.5 pts | 74.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.2% ±5.5 pts | 25.3% |
| Housing units | 831 ±75 | 2,546 |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.2% ±6.1 pts | 75.7% |
| Mobile homes | 11.9% ±5.4 pts | 6.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% ±4.0 pts | 4.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.3% ±6.8 pts | 28.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 9689 get to work?
73.0% of Census Tract 9689's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9689 | Ransom County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0% ±6.2 pts | 62.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 2.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0% ±10.7 pts | 74.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±3.1 pts | 11.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 5.0% ±4.8 pts | 3.8% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±10.3 pts | 10.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min ±3.9 | 19.4 min |
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
How does Census Tract 9689 compare with the other tracts in Ransom County?
Among Ransom County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9689 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Ransom County |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 3 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 1st of 3 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 3 |
| Median age | 1st of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Ransom County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9690 | 1st | $102,826±$18,733 |
| Tract 9689 | 2nd | $73,750±$8,653 |
| Tract 9691 | 3rd | $64,567±$10,836 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9689?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9689 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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