Nelson County, North Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Nelson County
- State
- North Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 38063
- State FIPS
- 38
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 981.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 27.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1008.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.918667
- Longitude
- -98.204428
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,944
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,326
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,857 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 2.9% |
| White | 2,725 | 92.6% |
| Black | 14 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,277 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.1% |
| White | 2,193 | 94.3% |
| Black | 30 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,016
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,193
- Poverty Rate
- 6.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 206
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,795 | 92.7% |
| Black | 14 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,015
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 217 | 10.8% |
| Republican | 1,078 | 53.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 720 | 35.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 991 | 49.2% |
| Female | 1,020 | 50.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,578 | 78.3% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 2.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,497
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 74.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,182 | 74.9% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 65.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 85.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 750 | 75.7% |
| Female | 743 | 72.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 529 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 663 (29.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,783
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $139,700
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $582
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.