Demographics

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 22,636 people, 8,932 households, and 5,877 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 17 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 9,722 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.52% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.23% Black

Race (United States Census)

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 or African American

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, 0.94% Native American

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.23% Asian

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, 0.03% Pacific Islander

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, 0.28% from other races

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, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic

Race (United States Census)

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 or Latino

Race (United States Census)

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 of any race. 57.9% were of German and 10.6% Norwegian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 8,932 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,526, and the median income for a family was $41,527. Males had a median income of $30,474 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $15,929. About 7.9% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

• Belfield
  Belfield, North Dakota
  As of the 2000 Census, there were 866 people, 355 households, and 235 families residing in the city. The population density was 799.8 people per square mile . There were 439 housing units at an average density of 405.4 per square mile...
  
  
• Dickinson
  Dickinson, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 16,010 people, 6,517 households, and 4,020 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,690.7 inhabitants per square mile . There were 7,033 housing units at an average density of 742.7 per square mile...
  
  
• Gladstone
  Gladstone, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 248 people, 95 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 695.8 people per square mile . There were 106 housing units at an average density of 297.4 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 95.56% White, 1.21% Native...
  
  
• Richardton
  Richardton, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 619 people, 251 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,686.7 people per square mile . There were 285 housing units at an average density of 776.6 per square mile...
  
  
• South Heart
  South Heart, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 307 people, 108 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 327.7 people per square mile . There were 119 housing units at an average density of 127.0 per square mile...
  
  
• Taylor
  Taylor, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 65 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 301.5 people per square mile . There were 83 housing units at an average density of 166.8 per square mile...
  
  

Note: all incorporated communities in North Dakota are called "cities" regardless of their size.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Stark County, North Dakota

External links

• Stark County, ND official website