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Mercer County, ND
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Mercer County, North Dakota.
Population
8,337
Land area
1,043sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Mercer County
Mercer County at a glance
- Mercer County is 30% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,946 a year, 6% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,500 (21% below North Dakota) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Beulah (3,040), Hazen (2,453) and Stanton (470).
Local data for Mercer County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mercer County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,946
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$198,500
Prices +2.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,992), Norwegian Americans (1,172), Irish Americans (498).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,863
4,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.1M
FY 2026, $11,273 per person
PPP loans
$18M
508 loans, 2,273 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$28.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mercer County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mercer County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
460
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
65
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 3°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mercer County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mercer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mercer County, ND?
- Beulah is the largest city or town in Mercer County, with about 3,040 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mercer County?
- Mercer County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58523, 58541, 58545, 58571, 58580.
- What is the population of Mercer County, ND?
- About 8,337 people live in Mercer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mercer County?
- Mercer County borders Morton County, Stark County, McLean County, Dunn County, Oliver County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023