Nelson County, North Dakota
Total Population: 3,015
County Seat: Lakota
Median Home Value
$114,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$68,051
Across all households
Median Age
50.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.5%
65 Years and Over
27.9%
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.6%
No Health Insurance
4.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
28.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$68,051
Mean Household Income
$87,612
Per Capita Income
$38,484
Unemployment Rate (16+)
1.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
5.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$114,500
Median Rent
$593/mo
Total Housing Units
1,798
Owner-Occupied
76.9%
Renter-Occupied
23.1%
Vacancy Rate
28.0%
Married Couple Households
54.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
20.2%
Average Household Size
2.25
Broadband Internet Access
79.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 38063.