Hettinger County's 2026 population is estimated at 2,421, reflecting a 0.04% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hettinger County is the 37th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,476 and has grown -2.22% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 41.4 years
There are 1,982 adults, (655 of whom are seniors) in Hettinger County.
Female: 1,213 (49.9%)
Male: 1,219 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Hettinger County includes 94.16% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,290 | 94.16% |
| Native American | 62 | 2.55% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.16% |
Hettinger County 's average per capita income is $51,528. Household income levels show a median of $73,026. The poverty rate stands at 11.02%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,042 | - |
| Families | $103,750 | $128,703 |
| Households | $73,026 | $94,487 |
| Non Families | $34,688 | $49,226 |
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