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Richland County, ND
14 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Richland County, North Dakota.
Population
16,584
Land area
1,436sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Richland County
Richland County at a glance
- It is the 9th most populous of 53 counties in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $75,432, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,600 (27% below North Dakota) and median rent is $740 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wahpeton (8,010), Hankinson (804) and Lidgerwood (719).
Local data for Richland County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richland County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,432
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$183,600
Prices +9.0% in a year
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,098), Norwegian Americans (3,512), Irish Americans (904).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
PPP loans
$66.1M
1,377 loans, 6,750 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$111K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Richland County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richland County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
898
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
52
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / -1°F
24.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richland County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Richland County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Richland County, ND?
- Wahpeton is the largest city or town in Richland County, with about 8,010 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Richland County?
- Richland County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58001, 58008, 58015, 58018, 58030.
- What is the population of Richland County, ND?
- About 16,584 people live in Richland County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Richland County?
- Richland County borders Cass County, Clay County, MN, Roberts County, SD, Wilkin County, MN, Ransom County, Sargent County, Traverse County, MN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023