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Stark County, ND
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Stark County, North Dakota.
Population
33,302
Land area
1,335sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Stark County
Stark County at a glance
- Stark County is about 2.2 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 53 counties in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $84,449, 10% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,700 (9% above North Dakota) and median rent is $960 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dickinson (25,357), Richardton (768) and Belfield (685).
Local data for Stark County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stark County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,449
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$271,700
Prices +6.8% in a year
Median rent
$960/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,918), Irish Americans (2,882), Norwegian Americans (2,719).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,896
19,567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$195M
FY 2026, $5,801 per person
PPP loans
$162M
1,933 loans, 13,286 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$150K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stark County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stark County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
582
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
15.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stark County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stark County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stark County, ND?
- Dickinson is the largest city or town in Stark County, with about 25,357 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stark County?
- Stark County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58601, 58641, 58652, 58655, 58656.
- What is the population of Stark County, ND?
- About 33,302 people live in Stark County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stark County?
- Stark County borders Morton County, Mercer County, Dunn County, Hettinger County, Grant County, Billings County, Slope County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023