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Traill County, ND

10 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Traill County, North Dakota.

Population

7,970

Land area

862sq mi

People per sq mi

9

ZIP codes

9

Cities and towns in Traill County

Traill County at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $87,004 a year, 13% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,700 (20% below North Dakota) and median rent is $717 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Mayville (1,976), Hillsboro (1,704) and Hatton (608).

Local data for Traill County, ND

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Traill County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$87,004

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$200,700

Prices +7.7% in a year

Median rent

$717/mo

Homeownership

74.3%

Bachelor's or higher

30.9%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

19.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (2,895), German Americans (1,990), Irish Americans (483).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.0%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,734

3,556 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,172

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$97M

FY 2026, $12,128 per person

PPP loans

$24.3M

639 loans, 2,735 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$202K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Traill County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.0%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home5.5%

Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Traill County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

654

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

26

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 1°F

22.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Traill County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Traill County

Population shown

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Traill County, ND?
Mayville is the largest city or town in Traill County, with about 1,976 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Traill County?
Traill County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58009, 58016, 58035, 58038, 58045.
What is the population of Traill County, ND?
About 7,970 people live in Traill County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Traill County?
Traill County borders Cass County, Grand Forks County, Polk County, MN, Norman County, MN, Steele County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023