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Gwinner, ND
City in Sargent County, North Dakota.
Population
859
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
417
ZIP codes
0
Gwinner and its ZIP codes
Gwinner at a glance
- Gwinner is about 37 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 66th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $64,250, 16% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,100 (31% below North Dakota) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Gwinner, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gwinner, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,250
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$172,100
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
50.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
8.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (156), Norwegian Americans (150), Swedish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sargent County. PPP loans are for Gwinner.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,179
2,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,208
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.96M
FY 2026, $10,865 per person
How people get to work
Gwinner, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.6%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked23.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 8.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gwinner, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
22.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gwinner, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Gwinner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FormanCity | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CogswellCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MilnorCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| ElliottCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| LisbonCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| RutlandCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| EnglevaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| De LamereCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CayugaCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| HavanaCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| OakesCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| McLeodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| VeronaCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort RansomCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Westwood Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| Kidder, SDCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gwinner, ND in?
- Gwinner is in Sargent County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Gwinner, ND?
- About 859 people live in Gwinner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gwinner?
- Nearby places include Forman (9.2 mi), Cogswell (10 mi), Milnor (11 mi), Elliott (13 mi), Lisbon (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023