Nelson County, North Dakota

The median household income in Nelson County, North Dakota is $68,051, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Nelson County is $38,484, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $68,051.

Nelson County's median household income of $68,051 is lower than the North Dakota state average of $72,537. The per capita income is $38,484, compared to the state average of $40,644.

The per capita income in Nelson County, North Dakota is $38,484, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Nelson County's median household income of $68,051 is below the North Dakota average of $72,537. The per capita income of $38,484 is also lower than the state average of $40,644. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Nelson County ranks #32 out of 53 counties in North Dakota by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $68,051 and per capita income of $38,484, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.