Steele County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,769, reflecting a 0.06% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Steele County is the 50th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 1,993 and has grown -11.24% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 46.3 years
Male: 47.8 years
There are 1,411 adults, (541 of whom are seniors) in Steele County.
Female: 859 (47.6%)
Male: 945 (52.4%)
The racial composition of Steele County includes 94.51% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,705 | 94.51% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.17% |
Steele County 's average per capita income is $48,707. Household income levels show a median of $77,500. The poverty rate stands at 12.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,472 | - |
| Families | $109,375 | $118,133 |
| Households | $77,500 | $96,112 |
| Non Families | $30,972 | $50,288 |
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