Traill County, ND

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2022 Population

8,004

0.05% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

40.6

0.49% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

6.56%

9.31% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$81,157

11% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$172,700

13.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

4,135

2.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Traill County, ND had a population of 8k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $81,157. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Traill County, ND declined from 8,008 to 8,004, a −0.05% decrease and its median household income grew from $73,113 to $81,157, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Traill County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), White (Hispanic) (1.72%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.45%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.14%).

None of the households in Traill 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.

99% of the residents in Traill County, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Traill County, ND are Mayville State University (233 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Traill County, ND was $172,700, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Traill County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Traill County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Traill County, ND borders Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, and Steele County, ND.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Traill County, ND is home to a population of 8k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.82% of Traill County, ND residents were born outside of the country (146 people).

In 2022, there were 27.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.24k people) in Traill County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 260 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 138 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Traill County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Traill County, ND was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Traill County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.24k ± 61
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
260 ± 95
White (Hispanic)
138 ± 76

3.87%

Hispanic Population

310 people

3.87% of the people in Traill County, ND are hispanic (310 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
2,804 ± 1,298 people
Canada
2,799 ± 1,297 people
Mexico
2,784 ± 1,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Philippines, the natal country of 2,804 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,799 and Mexico with 2,784.

Foreign-Born Population

1.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

146 people

1.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

133 people

As of 2022, 1.82% of Traill County, ND residents (146 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Traill County, ND was 1.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
139 ± 48
Gulf War (1990s)
109 ± 43
Gulf War (2001-)
48 ± 27

Traill County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Traill County, ND employs 4.14k people. The largest industries in Traill County, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (663 people), Educational Services (509 people), and Manufacturing (477 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,804), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,330), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($68,929).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,891. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.14k

2022 Value

± 259

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 8.56%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Traill County, ND grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 4.05k employees to 4.14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Traill County, ND, are Management Occupations (657 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (413 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (329 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Traill 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.14k

2022 Value

± 259

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 8.56%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Traill County, ND grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 4.05k employees to 4.14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Traill County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (663 people), Educational Services (509 people), and Manufacturing (477 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Traill County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Traill County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,630

Median earning men ± $3,559

$40,233

Median earning women ± $4,112

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,813), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,000), and Manufacturing ($65,331).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($90,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,440), and Public Administration ($51,220).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.83%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

30
Other Services (except Public Administration)
28
Construction
17
Finance and Insurance

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$30.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$25.6k
Manufacturing
$22.4k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Traill County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.66%).

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.

Traill 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 (61%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.66%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Traill County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.66%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Traill 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 Traill County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Traill 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 Traill County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Traill County, ND awarded 233 degrees. The student population of Traill County, ND in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 407 male students and 716 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Traill County, ND are White (184 and 81.8%), followed by Black or African American (16 and 7.11%), Two or More Races (10 and 4.44%), and Hispanic or Latino (9 and 4%).

The largest universities in Traill County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Mayville State University (233 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Traill County, ND are Registered Nursing (41 and 17.6%), Elementary Education & Teaching (30 and 12.9%), and General Studies (22 and 9.44%).

The median tuition cost in Traill County, ND for a public four year colleges is $6,517 for in-state students and $9,775 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Traill County, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,123 (36.2% men and 63.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,123 students enrolled in Traill County, ND, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 910 records, of which 68.9% were women and 31.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
38 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
30 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Traill County, ND was Registered Nursing with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Traill County, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mayville State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

233 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mayville State University with 233 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 70 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Traill County, ND, which is 0.429 times less than the 163 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 184 degrees mean that there were 11.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 16 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,517) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,356) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.605% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (157k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (122k).

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 Traill County, ND was $172,700 in 2022, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $152,700 to $172,700, a 13.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Traill County, ND is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Traill County, ND have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Traill County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Traill County, ND is $81,157. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Traill County, ND was Census Tract 9703 with a value of $101,782, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9704, with respective values of $78,500 and $76,528.

In 2023, 7.53% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.13%.

Housing

Property

$172,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$12,826

$2,399

Median Property Taxes

±$189

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 Traill 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 Traill County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2022

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73% of the housing units in Traill County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Traill 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 9703
Census Tract 9701
Census Tract 9704

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Traill County, ND was Census Tract 9703 with a value of $101,782, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9704, with respective values of $78,500 and $76,528.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Traill 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.

$81,157

Median Household Income

± $8,209

3.29k

Number of Households

± 212

In 2022, the median household income of the 3.29k households in Traill County, ND grew to $81,157 from the previous year's value of $73,113.

The following chart displays the households in Traill 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 Traill County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (8.71%)
Worked At Home (4.66%)

In 2022, 81.5% of workers in Traill County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.71%) and those who worked at home (4.66%).

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

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Traill County, ND have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Traill County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Traill 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 Traill County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Traill County, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 7.53% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Traill County, ND (495 out of 7.54k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Traill 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 99.3 in Traill County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 57 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.6% of the population of Traill County, ND has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 7.61% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 18% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Traill County, ND see 2653 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.971% decrease from the previous year (2679 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4002 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 8003 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,653 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Traill County, ND

Primary care physicians in Traill County, ND see an average of 2,653 patients per year. This represents a 0.971% decrease from the previous year (2,679 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.36%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

7.61%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

18%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Traill County, ND declined by 16.2% from 6.39% to 5.36%.

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