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Hankinson, ND
City in Richland County, North Dakota.
Population
804
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
0
Hankinson and its ZIP codes
Hankinson at a glance
- Hankinson is about 38 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 70th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $74,643, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,000 (48% below North Dakota) and median rent is $590 a month.
Local data for Hankinson, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hankinson, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,643
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$131,000
Median rent
$590/mo
Homeownership
90.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (414), Norwegian Americans (102), Irish Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Hankinson.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,749
7,877 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,548
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,839 per person
How people get to work
Hankinson, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hankinson, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
898
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
52
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
25.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hankinson, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Hankinson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great BendCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| MantadorCity | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| LidgerwoodCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MooretonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BarneyCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| FairmountCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| New Effington, SDTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Rosholt, SDTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WyndmereCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| White Rock Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| DwightCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Claire City, SDTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| White Rock, SDTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| WahpetonCity | 19 mi | 5.4 |
| Breckenridge, MNCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Doran, MNCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hankinson, ND in?
- Hankinson is in Richland County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Hankinson, ND?
- About 804 people live in Hankinson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hankinson?
- Nearby places include Great Bend (7.1 mi), Mantador (7.2 mi), Lidgerwood (12 mi), Mooreton (13 mi), Barney (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023