Golden Valley County , North Dakota
Population: 1,679 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Golden Valley County is one of the smaller US counties by population, with roughly 1,679 residents. At that scale, median figures shift markedly with even a few high- or low-income households moving in or out — useful for general comparisons but with wider error bars than larger counties. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Golden Valley County in the bottom 13% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $76,528 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,292 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| Median Home Value | $119,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $856/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 1,679 |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.1 · 13th national percentile
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