State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for North Dakota by County
Population: Age 50 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

North Dakota

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 259,420.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 48 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 120,764,820.
• Rank within US : N/A

Williams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,217.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3124 of 3143

McKenzie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,735.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3096 of 3143

Sioux County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,007.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3078 of 3143

Cass County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 53,143.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3061 of 3143

Grand Forks County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 20,763.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3017 of 3143

Ward County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 20,122.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2989 of 3143

Stark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 9,949.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2948 of 3143

Rolette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,583.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2944 of 3143

Mountrail County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,950.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2880 of 3143

Benson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,864.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2821 of 3143

Morton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 11,815.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2514 of 3143

Burleigh County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 35,287.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2507 of 3143

Dunn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,491.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2215 of 3143

Richland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 6,337.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1970 of 3143

Dickey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1813 of 3143

Traill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,181.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1582 of 3143

Burke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 866.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1522 of 3143

Stutsman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 40.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 8,691.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1496 of 3143

Ramsey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 41.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,735.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1330 of 3143

Ransom County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.3 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,385.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1048 of 3143

Bowman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,233.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1033 of 3143

McHenry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,224.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 978 of 3143

Barnes County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,614.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 960 of 3143

Billings County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 438.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 960 of 3143

Mercer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,570.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 960 of 3143

Walsh County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 43.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 909 of 3143

Renville County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,024.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 705 of 3143

Sargent County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,691.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 681 of 3143

Foster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 44.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,508.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 636 of 3143

Bottineau County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 2,873.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 627 of 3143

Pierce County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,773.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 615 of 3143

Hettinger County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,109.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 565 of 3143

Pembina County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 3,069.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 565 of 3143

Eddy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,057.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 549 of 3143

LaMoure County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 45.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,891.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 535 of 3143

Oliver County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 853.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 478 of 3143

Steele County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.7 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 842.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 444 of 3143

McLean County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 47.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 4,612.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 416 of 3143

Kidder County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,142.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 342 of 3143

Wells County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,873.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 332 of 3143

Golden Valley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 800.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 314 of 3143

Adams County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,041.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 309 of 3143

Towner County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,010.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 302 of 3143

Grant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,108.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 286 of 3143

Cavalier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 48.9 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,777.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 279 of 3143

Divide County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 49.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,070.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 249 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,511.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 217 of 3143

Logan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 913.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 211 of 3143

Emmons County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 51.2 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,666.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 176 of 3143

McIntosh County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.4 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,308.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 132 of 3143

Griggs County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 52.6 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 1,181.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 127 of 3143

Sheridan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 53.0 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 691.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 120 of 3143

Slope County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 55.5 percent.
• People (Age 50 And Over) : The number of people (age 50 and over) is 425.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 65 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/22/2026 4:28 pm.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Age 50 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.