Community Profiles

Stutsman County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Stutsman County is 21,579. The population is expected to shrink to 21,572 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.01%.

The median age of Stutsman County residents is 42.

The diversity index of Stutsman County is 23.5, meaning that there is a 24% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Stutsman County is $90,250 and projected to be $102,397 in 2029. Per capita income is $38,307, projected to be $43,545 in 2029. 2.25% of households – 485 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $911,446 and the average disposable income is $72,838.

There are 10,503 housing units in Stutsman County; 6,234 are owner-occupied, 2,853 are rented, and 1,416 are vacant. The average home value is $234,585, with 878 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,427 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 1,106 businesses in Stutsman County, employing 13,376 workers and pulling from a labor force of 10,640 age 16 and above. 800 workers commute into Stutsman County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

9,789 residents both live and work in/around Stutsman County. The average travel time is 15.6 minutes. 8.42% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.93% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 8,576 drive alone, 919 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 593 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 545 residents work from home.

5,597 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,595 have associates degrees, 2,712 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,013 hold a graduate or professional degree.