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Morton County, ND
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Morton County, North Dakota.
Population
33,777
Land area
1,926sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Morton County
Morton County at a glance
- Morton County is 54% denser than North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 53 counties in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $79,382 a year, 4% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,900 (6% above North Dakota) and median rent is $1,076 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Mandan (24,522), New Salem (780) and Glen Ullin (701).
Local data for Morton County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morton County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,382
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$263,900
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,076/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,725), Norwegian Americans (3,596), Irish Americans (2,394).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,350
12,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,468
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $5,808 per person
PPP loans
$71.5M
1,982 loans, 8,223 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$203K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Morton County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morton County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
646
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
144
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 3°F
18.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morton County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Morton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Morton County, ND?
- Mandan is the largest city or town in Morton County, with about 24,522 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Morton County?
- Morton County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58520, 58535, 58554, 58563, 58566.
- What is the population of Morton County, ND?
- About 33,777 people live in Morton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Morton County?
- Morton County borders Burleigh County, Stark County, Mercer County, Sioux County, Emmons County, Grant County, Oliver County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023