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Mountrail County, ND
7 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
Population
9,507
Land area
1,825sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Mountrail County
Mountrail County at a glance
- Mountrail County is 54% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,717, 5% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,700 (7% below North Dakota) and median rent is $950 a month.
- Its largest cities are New Town (2,721), Stanley (2,097) and Parshall (922).
Local data for Mountrail County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountrail County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,717
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$232,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (1,559), German Americans (1,423), Mexican Americans (427).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,674
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.6M
FY 2026, $7,808 per person
PPP loans
$70.4M
838 loans, 5,872 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$155K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mountrail County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountrail County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
544
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
80° / -1°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
4
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountrail County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mountrail County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mountrail County, ND?
- New Town is the largest city or town in Mountrail County, with about 2,721 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mountrail County?
- Mountrail County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58734, 58763, 58769, 58770, 58771.
- What is the population of Mountrail County, ND?
- About 9,507 people live in Mountrail County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mountrail County?
- Mountrail County borders Ward County, Williams County, McKenzie County, McLean County, Dunn County, Burke County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023