Ransom County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,558, reflecting a -0.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ransom County is the 22nd largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 5,440 and has grown 2.17% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 4,426 adults, (1,246 of whom are seniors) in Ransom County.
Female: 2,687 (47.6%)
Male: 2,956 (52.4%)
The racial composition of Ransom County includes 92.06% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,195 | 92.06% |
| Two or more races | 235 | 4.16% |
| Other race | 95 | 1.68% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.3% |
Ransom County 's average per capita income is $48,545. Household income levels show a median of $75,736. The poverty rate stands at 10.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,913 | - |
| Families | $99,886 | $109,224 |
| Households | $75,736 | $92,444 |
| Non Families | $46,307 | $62,215 |
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