Ward County, North Dakota

The median household income in Ward County, North Dakota is $79,273, 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 Ward County is $42,299, 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 $79,273.

Ward County's median household income of $79,273 is higher than the North Dakota state average of $72,537. The per capita income is $42,299, compared to the state average of $40,644.

The per capita income in Ward County, North Dakota is $42,299, 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.

Ward County's median household income of $79,273 is higher than the North Dakota average of $72,537. This difference of $6,736 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Ward County ranks #19 out of 53 counties in North Dakota by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $79,273 and per capita income of $42,299, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.