Ransom County, ND

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2021 Population

5,679

8.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.2

3.79% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.2%

16.8% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$67,480

8.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,400

1.29% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ransom County, ND had a population of 5.68k people with a median age of 43.2 and a median household income of $67,480. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ransom County, ND grew from 5,258 to 5,679, a 8.01% increase and its median household income grew from $62,235 to $67,480, a 8.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ransom County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.916%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.792%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.352%).

None of the households in Ransom County, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Ransom County, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Ransom County, ND was $137,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Ransom County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ransom County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Ransom County, ND borders Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Dickey County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Richland County, ND, and Sargent County, ND.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Ransom County, ND is home to a population of 5.68k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.89% of Ransom County, ND residents were born outside of the country (164 people).

In 2021, there were 24.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.31k people) in Ransom County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 219 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 52 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Ransom County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ransom County, ND was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ransom County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ransom County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.31k ± 17
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
219 ± 49
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
52 ± 47

0.475%

Hispanic Population

27 people

0.475% of the people in Ransom County, ND are hispanic (27 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ransom County, ND as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

164 people

5.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

272 people

As of 2021, 2.89% of Ransom County, ND residents (164 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ransom County, ND was 5.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ransom County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
200 ± 43
Gulf War (2001-)
73 ± 40
Gulf War (1990s)
52 ± 31

Ransom County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ransom County, ND employs 2.7k people. The largest industries in Ransom County, ND are Manufacturing (672 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (442 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (410 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,750), and Transportation & Warehousing ($78,750).

Employment

Occupations

2.7k

2021 Value

± 224

0.559%

1 Year growth

± 12.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ransom County, ND grew at a rate of 0.559%, from 2.69k employees to 2.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ransom County, ND, are Production Occupations (463 people), Management Occupations (362 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (234 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ransom County, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.7k

2021 Value

± 224

0.559%

1 Year growth

± 12.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ransom County, ND grew at a rate of 0.559%, from 2.69k employees to 2.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ransom County, ND, are Manufacturing (672 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (442 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (410 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ransom County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Ransom County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,575

Median earning men ± $3,279

$31,096

Median earning women ± $2,198

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,321), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,938), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($53,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,429), and Public Administration ($33,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

87
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
52
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
37
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ransom County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 57.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.5%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ransom County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (3.5%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ransom County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 57.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ransom County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ransom County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Ransom County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Ransom County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ransom County, ND was $137,400 in 2021, which is 0.561 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $139,200 to $137,400, a 1.29% decrease. The homeownership rate in Ransom County, ND is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ransom County, ND have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ransom County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ransom County, ND is $67,480. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ransom County, ND was Census Tract 9690 with a value of $89,494, followed by Census Tract 9689 and Census Tract 9691, with respective values of $58,929 and $57,339.

Property

$137,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,089

$1,730

Median Property Taxes

±$162

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ransom County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ransom County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Ransom County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ransom County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9690
Census Tract 9689
Census Tract 9691

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ransom County, ND was Census Tract 9690 with a value of $89,494, followed by Census Tract 9689 and Census Tract 9691, with respective values of $58,929 and $57,339.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ransom County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,480

Median Household Income

± $4,462

2.31k

Number of Households

± 196

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.31k households in Ransom County, ND grew to $67,480 from the previous year's value of $62,235.

The following chart displays the households in Ransom County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ransom County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (7.17%)

In 2021, 78.6% of workers in Ransom County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ransom County, ND have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.68% of the workforce in Ransom County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ransom County, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ransom County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ransom County, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ransom County, ND (617 out of 5.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ransom County, ND is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Ransom County, ND has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ransom County, ND see 2609 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.344% decrease from the previous year (2618 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1293 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2586 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,609 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ransom County, ND

Primary care physicians in Ransom County, ND see an average of 2,609 patients per year. This represents a 0.344% decrease from the previous year (2,618 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ransom County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 14.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.57%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ransom County, ND grew by 5.1% from 4.35% to 4.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ransom County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ransom County, ND.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.1% in Ransom County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ransom County, ND.

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