Sargent County, ND
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Sargent County Overview
3,828
TOTAL POPULATION
2,093
MALE POPULATION
1,735
FEMALE POPULATION
120.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
82.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,970
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,309
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,648
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,794
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,122
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Sargent County Area Codes
Race in Sargent County
The most populous races in Sargent County are White / Caucasian (3,524 | 92.1%), Hispanic or Latino (125 | 3.3%), and Two or more Races (105 | 2.7%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 12 | 0.3% |
| Black / African American | 100 | 2.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 3.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 36 | 0.9% |
| White / Caucasian | 3,524 | 92.1% |
| Two or more Races | 105 | 2.7% |
| Some other Race | 51 | 1.3% |
| Total | 3,828 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Sargent County
The most populous ancestries reported in Sargent County are German (1,456 | 38.0%), Norwegian (1,177 | 30.7%), Swedish (258 | 6.7%), English (257 | 6.7%), and Irish (254 | 6.6%), together accounting for 88.9% of all Sargent County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 2 | 0.1% |
| American | 53 | 1.4% |
| Belgian | 10 | 0.3% |
| Bhutanese | 2 | 0.1% |
| British | 7 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 16 | 0.4% |
| Canadian | 14 | 0.4% |
| Central American | 15 | 0.4% |
| Cree | 4 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 100 | 2.6% |
| Czechoslovakian | 17 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 58 | 1.5% |
| Dominican | 5 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 47 | 1.2% |
| Eastern European | 7 | 0.2% |
| English | 257 | 6.7% |
| Ethiopian | 26 | 0.7% |
| European | 32 | 0.8% |
| Finnish | 45 | 1.2% |
| French | 63 | 1.7% |
| French Canadian | 9 | 0.2% |
| German | 1,456 | 38.0% |
| German Russian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ghanaian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 2 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 15 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 10 | 0.3% |
| Iranian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 254 | 6.6% |
| Italian | 51 | 1.3% |
| Japanese | 8 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 12 | 0.3% |
| Liberian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 99 | 2.6% |
| Northern European | 2 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1,177 | 30.7% |
| Ottawa | 2 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 86 | 2.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 5 | 0.1% |
| Romanian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 44 | 1.1% |
| Scandinavian | 67 | 1.8% |
| Scotch-Irish | 12 | 0.3% |
| Scottish | 42 | 1.1% |
| Sioux | 38 | 1.0% |
| Slavic | 2 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 13 | 0.3% |
| Somali | 18 | 0.5% |
| South African | 4 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 4 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 63 | 1.7% |
| Sudanese | 9 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 258 | 6.7% |
| Swiss | 27 | 0.7% |
| Turkish | 2 | 0.1% | View All 56 Rows |
Immigrants in Sargent County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sargent County came from Africa (67 | 1.8%), Eastern Africa (60 | 1.6%), Europe (41 | 1.1%), Eritrea (24 | 0.6%), and Latin America (24 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.7% of all Sargent County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 67 | 1.8% |
| Asia | 9 | 0.2% |
| Canada | 17 | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 5 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 19 | 0.5% |
| Dominican Republic | 5 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 60 | 1.6% |
| Eastern Europe | 17 | 0.4% |
| England | 15 | 0.4% |
| Eritrea | 24 | 0.6% |
| Ethiopia | 2 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 41 | 1.1% |
| Germany | 9 | 0.2% |
| Ghana | 2 | 0.1% |
| Hungary | 3 | 0.1% |
| Iran | 5 | 0.1% |
| Jordan | 3 | 0.1% |
| Kenya | 16 | 0.4% |
| Latin America | 24 | 0.6% |
| Liberia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 19 | 0.5% |
| Northern Europe | 15 | 0.4% |
| Philippines | 1 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 11 | 0.3% |
| Russia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Somalia | 18 | 0.5% |
| South Africa | 2 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 5 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 5 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 9 | 0.2% | View All 32 Rows |
Sex and Age in Sargent County
Sex and Age in Sargent County
The most populous age groups in Sargent County are 60 to 64 Years (187 | 8.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (169 | 9.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 100 (4.8%) | 116 (6.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 105 (5.0%) | 109 (6.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 109 (5.2%) | 107 (6.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 143 (6.8%) | 88 (5.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 105 (5.0%) | 91 (5.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 156 (7.4%) | 87 (5.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 134 (6.4%) | 99 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 117 (5.6%) | 89 (5.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 124 (5.9%) | 75 (4.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 114 (5.4%) | 90 (5.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 118 (5.6%) | 104 (6.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 137 (6.6%) | 169 (9.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 187 (8.9%) | 89 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 143 (6.8%) | 144 (8.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 128 (6.1%) | 79 (4.5%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 98 (4.7%) | 95 (5.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 43 (2.1%) | 33 (1.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 32 (1.5%) | 71 (4.1%) |
| Total | 2,093 (100.0%) | 1,735 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Sargent County
Median Family Size in Sargent County
The median family size in Sargent County is 2.81 persons per family, with single female/mother families (109 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (55 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 867 (84.1%) | 2.77 |
| Single Male/Father | 55 (5.3%) | 2.44 |
| Single Female/Mother | 109 (10.6%) | 3.34 |
| Total Families | 1,031 (100.0%) | 2.81 |
Median Household Size in Sargent County
The median household size in Sargent County is 2.18 persons per household, with single female/mother households (109 | 6.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (701 | 40.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 867 (50.1%) | 2.79 |
| Single Male/Father | 55 (3.2%) | 2.78 |
| Single Female/Mother | 109 (6.3%) | 3.50 |
| Non-family | 701 (40.5%) | 1.18 |
| Total Households | 1,732 (100.0%) | 2.18 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sargent County
Out of a total of 1,732 households in Sargent County, 1,031 (59.5%) are family households, while 701 (40.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 625, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 602.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 602 (34.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 625 (36.1%) | 96 (5.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 206 (11.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 99 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 76 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 24 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 1 (0.1%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| Total | 1,031 (59.5%) | 701 (40.5%) |
Female Fertility in Sargent County
Fertility by Age in Sargent County
Average fertility rate in Sargent County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 27 (100.0%) | 97.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 27 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sargent County
88.9% of women with births (27) in Sargent County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.1% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 24 (88.9%) | 3 (11.1%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 24 (88.9%) | 3 (11.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Sargent County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 3 (11.1%) | 25.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (29.6%) | 27.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12 (44.4%) | 106.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (14.8%) | 174.0 |
| Total | 27 (100.0%) | 43.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sargent County
11.1% of women with births in Sargent County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 24 (88.9%) | 3 (11.1%) |
Income in Sargent County
Income Overview in Sargent County
Per Capita Income in Sargent County is $42,970, while median incomes of families and households are $93,309 and $75,648 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 3,828 | $42,970 |
| Median Family Income | 1,031 | $93,309 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,031 | $110,507 |
| Median Household Income | 1,732 | $75,648 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,732 | $93,585 |
| Income Deficit | 1,031 | $13,794 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,828 | 22.55% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,828 | 77.45¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 3,828 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Sargent County
Average Earnings in Sargent County are $48,421, $56,091 for men and $43,443 for women, a difference of 22.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,320 (58.2%) | $56,091 |
| Female | 948 (41.8%) | $43,443 |
| Total | 2,268 (100.0%) | $48,421 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sargent County
The most common earnings brackets in Sargent County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (195 | 14.8%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (112 | 11.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 58 (4.4%) | 43 (4.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 28 (2.1%) | 57 (6.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 27 (2.1%) | 32 (3.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 32 (2.4%) | 32 (3.4%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 21 (1.6%) | 26 (2.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 20 (1.5%) | 25 (2.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 39 (2.9%) | 22 (2.3%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 20 (1.5%) | 10 (1.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 19 (1.4%) | 5 (0.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 8 (0.6%) | 18 (1.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 40 (3.0%) | 47 (5.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 26 (2.0%) | 43 (4.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 61 (4.6%) | 63 (6.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 103 (7.8%) | 84 (8.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 49 (3.7%) | 112 (11.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 85 (6.4%) | 47 (5.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 179 (13.6%) | 112 (11.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 149 (11.3%) | 106 (11.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 195 (14.8%) | 44 (4.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 161 (12.2%) | 20 (2.1%) |
| Total | 1,320 (100.0%) | 948 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sargent County
Average earnings in Sargent County are $58,608 for men and $44,360 for women, a difference of 24.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,864, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $44,844. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,269, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $41,406.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $44,844 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $57,379 | $46,094 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $57,833 | $41,406 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,221 | $48,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,864 | $58,269 |
| Total | $58,608 | $44,360 |
Family Income in Sargent County
Family Income Brackets in Sargent County
According to the Sargent County family income data, there are 297 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 23 | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5 | 0.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15 | 1.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 38 | 3.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 71 | 6.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 174 | 16.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 242 | 23.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 297 | 28.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 95 | 9.2% |
| $200,000+ | 71 | 6.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sargent County
6-person families (12 | 1.2%) account for the highest median family income in Sargent County with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (637 | 61.8%) have the highest median income of $44,184 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 637 (61.8%) | $88,367 |
| 3-Person Families | 203 (19.7%) | $106,250 |
| 4-Person Families | 104 (10.1%) | $94,722 |
| 5-Person Families | 74 (7.2%) | $120,000 |
| 6-Person Families | 12 (1.2%) | $250,001 |
| 7+ Person Families | 1 (0.1%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,031 (100.0%) | $93,309 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sargent County
The median family income in Sargent County is $93,309, with families comprising 3+ earners (118) having the highest median family income of $135,313, while families with no earners (133) have the lowest median family income of $49,107, accounting for 11.5% and 12.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 133 (12.9%) | $49,107 |
| 1 Earner | 311 (30.2%) | $82,938 |
| 2 Earners | 469 (45.5%) | $118,438 |
| 3+ Earners | 118 (11.5%) | $135,313 |
| Total | 1,031 (100.0%) | $93,309 |
Household Income in Sargent County
Household Income Brackets in Sargent County
With 385 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sargent County, accounting for 22.2% of all households. In contrast, only 48 households (2.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 48 | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 50 | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 88 | 5.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 92 | 5.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 196 | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 385 | 22.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 322 | 18.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 359 | 20.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 107 | 6.2% |
| $200,000+ | 83 | 4.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Sargent County
The median household income in Sargent County is $75,648, with the highest median household income of $93,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 597 households (34.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,453, with 508 households (29.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 90 (5.2%) | $59,375 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 537 (31.0%) | $76,750 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 597 (34.5%) | $93,750 |
| 65+ Years | 508 (29.3%) | $54,453 |
| Total | 1,732 (100.0%) | $75,648 |
Poverty in Sargent County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sargent County
With 6.7% poverty level for males and 5.6% for females among the residents of Sargent County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (15.8%) and 7 females (29.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2 (2.0%) | 2 (1.7%) |
| 5 Years | 3 (15.8%) | 7 (29.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 4 (2.8%) | 11 (8.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 7 (13.7%) | 2 (3.9%) |
| 15 Years | 1 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 14 (8.7%) | 14 (11.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 25 (8.6%) | 10 (5.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 24 (10.0%) | 4 (2.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 22 (6.8%) | 5 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (4.9%) | 18 (8.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (11.5%) | 18 (10.7%) |
| Total | 140 (6.7%) | 94 (5.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sargent County
According to the poverty statistics in Sargent County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 98 (98.0%) | 114 (98.3%) |
| 5 Years | 16 (84.2%) | 17 (70.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 137 (97.2%) | 122 (91.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 44 (86.3%) | 49 (96.1%) |
| 15 Years | 6 (85.7%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 75 (92.6%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 146 (91.2%) | 108 (88.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 265 (91.4%) | 176 (94.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 217 (90.0%) | 160 (97.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 232 (100.0%) | 191 (98.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 302 (93.2%) | 253 (98.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 253 (95.1%) | 201 (91.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 146 (88.5%) | 150 (89.3%) |
| Total | 1,937 (93.3%) | 1,598 (94.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sargent County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sargent County show that 2.6% or 23 of the total 867 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 592 (96.7%) | 20 (3.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 193 (99.0%) | 2 (1.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Total | 844 (97.4%) | 23 (2.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sargent County
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (24.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (26.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (11.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sargent County
The poverty data for Sargent County shows that 23 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 13 of the single-parent households (7.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (26.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 20 (3.3%) | 6 (11.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2 (1.0%) | 2 (2.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (26.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 23 (2.6%) | 13 (7.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Sargent County
Employment by Class of Employer in Sargent County
Among the 2,051 employed individuals in Sargent County, private company employees (1,282 | 62.5%), local government employees (212 | 10.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (207 | 10.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,282 | 62.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 107 | 5.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 207 | 10.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 145 | 7.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 212 | 10.3% |
| State Government Employees | 58 | 2.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 32 | 1.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 8 | 0.4% |
| Total | 2,051 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Sargent County
According to the labor force statistics for Sargent County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,143), 67.5% or 2,122 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 32 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 98.0% or 192 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.4% or 13 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 90 (46.9%) | 13 (14.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 192 (98.0%) | 6 (3.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 228 (93.8%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 214 (91.8%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 337 (83.2%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 410 (96.2%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 254 (83.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 179 (64.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 171 (34.6%) | 2 (1.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 48 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,122 (67.5%) | 32 (1.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sargent County
According to labor force statistics for Sargent County, 85.9% of individuals (1,623) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,889) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.0% or 332 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.2% or 1 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 45 (72.6%) | 1 (2.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 495 (83.6%) | 9 (1.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 750 (86.2%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 332 (91.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,623 (85.9%) | 11 (0.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Sargent County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sargent County are Management (347 | 16.7%), Community & Social Service (186 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (89 | 4.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (82 | 3.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (68 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sargent County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (89.0%), and Management (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (97.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 245 (70.6%) | 102 (29.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 7 (15.6%) | 38 (84.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 73 (89.0%) | 9 (11.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 14 (70.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 37 (19.9%) | 149 (80.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 17 (32.7%) | 35 (67.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 13 (14.6%) | 76 (85.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 7 (15.6%) | 38 (84.4%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2 (2.9%) | 66 (97.1%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 364 (50.0%) | 364 (50.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,204 (57.9%) | 877 (42.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Sargent County are Healthcare Support (91 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (62 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (62 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (28 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (10 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Sargent County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (83.9%), and Security & Protection (40.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (85.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (80.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 13 (14.3%) | 78 (85.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 3 (33.3%) | 6 (66.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 12 (19.4%) | 50 (80.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 52 (83.9%) | 10 (16.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 81 (32.0%) | 172 (68.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,204 (57.9%) | 877 (42.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sargent County are Office & Administration (168 | 8.1%), and Sales & Related (87 | 4.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 39 (44.8%) | 48 (55.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 23 (13.7%) | 145 (86.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 62 (24.3%) | 193 (75.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,204 (57.9%) | 877 (42.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sargent County are Construction & Extraction (122 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (76 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (43 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 37 (86.1%) | 6 (14.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 117 (95.9%) | 5 (4.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 76 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 230 (95.4%) | 11 (4.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,204 (57.9%) | 877 (42.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sargent County are Production (478 | 23.0%), Material Moving (66 | 3.2%), and Transportation (60 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 362 (75.7%) | 116 (24.3%) |
| Transportation | 48 (80.0%) | 12 (20.0%) |
| Material Moving | 57 (86.4%) | 9 (13.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 467 (77.3%) | 137 (22.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,204 (57.9%) | 877 (42.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Sargent County
Employment Industries in Sargent County
The major employment industries in Sargent County include Manufacturing (670 | 32.2%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (275 | 13.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (265 | 12.7%), Educational Services (151 | 7.3%), and Construction (113 | 5.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sargent County
The Sargent County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.0%), Information (83.7%), and Public Administration (83.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 241 (87.6%) | 34 (12.4%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 102 (90.3%) | 11 (9.7%) |
| Manufacturing | 500 (74.6%) | 170 (25.4%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 43 (76.8%) | 13 (23.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 40 (36.0%) | 71 (64.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 55 (79.7%) | 14 (20.3%) |
| Utilities | 10 (43.5%) | 13 (56.5%) |
| Information | 7 (16.3%) | 36 (83.7%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 (37.9%) | 18 (62.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 2 (28.6%) | 5 (71.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 5 (25.0%) | 15 (75.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 11 (47.8%) | 12 (52.2%) |
| Educational Services | 41 (27.2%) | 110 (72.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 37 (14.0%) | 228 (86.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 19 (50.0%) | 19 (50.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 10 (33.3%) | 20 (66.7%) |
| Public Administration | 11 (16.7%) | 55 (83.3%) |
| Total | 1,204 (57.9%) | 877 (42.1%) |
Education in Sargent County
School Enrollment in Sargent County
The most common levels of schooling among the 693 students in Sargent County are high school (181 | 26.1%), middle school (161 | 23.2%), and elementary school (153 | 22.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 44 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 8.2% |
| Elementary School | 153 | 22.1% |
| Middle School | 161 | 23.2% |
| High School | 181 | 26.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 78 | 11.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 19 | 2.7% |
| Total | 693 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sargent County
Out of a total of 693 students who are enrolled in schools in Sargent County, 28 (4.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 665 (96.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (21.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 171 (87.2%) | 25 (12.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 200 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 145 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 11 (78.6%) | 3 (21.4%) |
| Total | 665 (96.0%) | 28 (4.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sargent County
Education (149 | 28.3%), business (135 | 25.7%), arts & humanities (55 | 10.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (51 | 9.7%), and engineering (45 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 526 individuals in Sargent County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 4 | 0.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 51 | 9.7% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 7 | 1.3% |
| Psychology | 1 | 0.2% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 45 | 8.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 1 | 0.2% |
| Science & Technology | 25 | 4.8% |
| Business | 135 | 25.7% |
| Education | 149 | 28.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 3 | 0.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 40 | 7.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 5 | 0.9% |
| Communications | 5 | 0.9% |
| Arts & Humanities | 55 | 10.5% |
| Total | 526 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Sargent County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sargent County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sargent County are males with 2 vehicles (412, accounting for 34.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (253, making up 47.6%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 16 (1.3%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 181 (15.3%) | 146 (16.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 412 (34.7%) | 253 (29.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 285 (24.0%) | 215 (24.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 191 (16.1%) | 137 (15.8%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 101 (8.5%) | 112 (13.0%) |
| Total | 1,186 (100.0%) | 865 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Sargent County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sargent County are 5 to 9 minutes (440 commuters, 23.0%), less than 5 minutes (310 commuters, 16.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (291 commuters, 15.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 310 | 16.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 440 | 23.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 280 | 14.6% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 291 | 15.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 145 | 7.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 68 | 3.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 170 | 8.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 19 | 1.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 29 | 1.5% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 86 | 4.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 38 | 2.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 40 | 2.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Sargent County
The most common commute times in Sargent County are 5 to 9 minutes (271 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (169 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 184 (16.3%) | 126 (16.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 271 (24.0%) | 169 (21.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 193 (17.1%) | 87 (11.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 166 (14.7%) | 125 (15.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 95 (8.4%) | 50 (6.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 31 (2.8%) | 37 (4.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 82 (7.3%) | 88 (11.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 13 (1.1%) | 6 (0.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 6 (0.5%) | 23 (2.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 52 (4.6%) | 34 (4.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 17 (1.5%) | 21 (2.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 18 (1.6%) | 22 (2.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sargent County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Sargent County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (239, 21.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (147, 18.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 22 (1.9%) | 23 (2.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 20 (1.8%) | 38 (4.8%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 51 (4.5%) | 30 (3.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 143 (12.7%) | 63 (8.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 239 (21.2%) | 79 (10.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 166 (14.7%) | 89 (11.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 136 (12.1%) | 147 (18.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 57 (5.1%) | 75 (9.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 20 (1.8%) | 25 (3.2%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 13 (1.1%) | 58 (7.4%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 21 (1.9%) | 9 (1.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (1.2%) | 6 (0.8%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 91 (8.1%) | 90 (11.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 135 (12.0%) | 56 (7.1%) |
| Total | 1,128 (100.0%) | 788 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Sargent County
Occupancy by Ownership in Sargent County
Of the total 1,732 dwellings in Sargent County, owner-occupied units account for 1,273 (73.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 459 (26.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,273 | 73.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 459 | 26.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,732 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Sargent County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 602 | 34.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 721 | 41.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 207 | 11.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 202 | 11.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,732 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sargent County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 335 (55.6%) | 267 (44.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 592 (82.1%) | 129 (17.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 171 (82.6%) | 36 (17.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 175 (86.6%) | 27 (13.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,273 (73.5%) | 459 (26.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sargent County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 47 (79.7%) | 12 (20.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 440 (69.5%) | 193 (30.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 556 (75.1%) | 184 (24.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 230 (76.7%) | 70 (23.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sargent County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 377 | 21.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 250 | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 217 | 12.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 380 | 21.9% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 268 | 15.5% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 187 | 10.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 53 | 3.1% |
| Total | 1,732 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Sargent County
Median Income by Occupancy in Sargent County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,273 (73.5%) | $86,985 |
| Renter-Occupied | 459 (26.5%) | $55,550 |
| Average | 1,732 (100.0%) | $75,648 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sargent County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 25 (2.0%) | 12 (2.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 7 (0.5%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 25 (2.0%) | 25 (5.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 35 (2.8%) | 14 (3.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 16 (1.3%) | 24 (5.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 61 (4.8%) | 31 (6.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 92 (7.2%) | 103 (22.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 271 (21.3%) | 113 (24.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 270 (21.2%) | 53 (11.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 310 (24.3%) | 49 (10.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 161 (12.7%) | 30 (6.5%) |
| Total | 1,273 (100.0%) | 459 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sargent County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 158 (12.4%) | 9 (2.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 238 (18.7%) | 41 (8.9%) |
| $500 to $799 | 353 (27.7%) | 123 (26.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 125 (9.8%) | 117 (25.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 262 (20.6%) | 73 (15.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 69 (5.4%) | 14 (3.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 59 (4.6%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 6 (0.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,273 (100.0%) | 459 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Sargent County
Housing Structures in Sargent County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,296 | 74.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 18 | 1.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 5 | 0.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 110 | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 56 | 3.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 109 | 6.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 138 | 8.0% |
| Total | 1,732 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sargent County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,155 (89.1%) | 141 (10.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 2 (40.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 7 (6.4%) | 103 (93.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 3 (2.8%) | 106 (97.3%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 106 (76.8%) | 32 (23.2%) |
| Total | 1,273 (73.5%) | 459 (26.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sargent County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 3 (0.2%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 27 (2.1%) | 98 (21.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 332 (26.1%) | 209 (45.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 339 (26.6%) | 89 (19.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 572 (44.9%) | 58 (12.6%) |
| Total | 1,273 (100.0%) | 459 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sargent County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 95 (7.5%) | 57 (12.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 472 (37.1%) | 104 (22.7%) |
| Electricity | 537 (42.2%) | 262 (57.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 115 (9.0%) | 19 (4.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 41 (3.2%) | 9 (2.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 13 (1.0%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| Total | 1,273 (100.0%) | 459 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Sargent County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 9 (0.7%) | 34 (7.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 227 (17.8%) | 224 (48.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 457 (35.9%) | 133 (29.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 580 (45.6%) | 68 (14.8%) |
| Total | 1,273 (100.0%) | 459 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Sargent County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sargent County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 823 | 450 |
| Median Property Value | $106,200 | $168,400 |
| Median Household Income | $70,313 | $71 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $514 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,461 | $5 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sargent County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 229 (27.8%) | 22 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 165 (20.1%) | 77 (17.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 328 (39.9%) | 303 (67.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 73 (8.9%) | 38 (8.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 18 (2.2%) | 10 (2.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 4 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 6 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 823 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sargent County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 25 (3.0%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 69 (8.4%) | 7 (1.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 51 (6.2%) | 7 (1.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 84 (10.2%) | 10 (2.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 198 (24.1%) | 8 (1.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 166 (20.2%) | 73 (16.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 140 (17.0%) | 104 (23.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 90 (10.9%) | 170 (37.8%) |
| Total | 823 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sargent County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 478 (58.1%) | 103,654 (23,034.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 108 (13.1%) | 301 (66.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 95 (11.5%) | 91 (20.2%) |
| 4.0x or more | 129 (15.7%) | 13 (2.9%) |
| Total | 823 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sargent County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 234 (28.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 111 (13.5%) | 55 (12.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 332 (40.3%) | 150 (33.3%) |
| Total | 823 (100.0%) | 450 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Sargent County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sargent County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 241 (93.0%) | 18 (7.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 558 (96.5%) | 20 (3.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 257 (90.5%) | 27 (9.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 394 (94.5%) | 23 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 389 (96.1%) | 16 (4.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 423 (99.3%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 554 (95.2%) | 28 (4.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 482 (99.4%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 331 (99.4%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| Total | 3,629 (96.3%) | 140 (3.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sargent County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 241 (93.0%) | 18 (7.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 558 (96.5%) | 20 (3.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 257 (90.5%) | 27 (9.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sargent County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 284 (97.3%) | 8 (2.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 463 (98.5%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 644 (96.8%) | 21 (3.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 706 (95.0%) | 37 (5.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,532 (95.8%) | 67 (4.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sargent County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 90 (34.7%) | 172 (66.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 86 (14.9%) | 479 (82.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 5 (1.8%) | 255 (89.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 54 (13.0%) | 348 (83.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 26 (6.4%) | 368 (90.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 23 (5.4%) | 416 (97.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 69 (11.9%) | 507 (87.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 462 (95.3%) | 319 (65.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 331 (99.4%) | 253 (76.0%) |
| Total | 1,146 (30.4%) | 3,117 (82.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sargent County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (7.0%) | 22 (8.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 23 (5.2%) | 13 (4.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 100 (12.6%) | 55 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 69 (25.9%) | 24 (11.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (46.1%) | 83 (49.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sargent County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 11 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (3.0%) | 7 (2.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 37 (4.6%) | 12 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 69 (25.9%) | 10 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 59 (35.8%) | 36 (21.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 14 (1.8%) | 19 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (1.1%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (11.5%) | 13 (7.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (1.3%) | 22 (8.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (0.9%) | 11 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 36 (4.5%) | 18 (2.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (4.2%) | 19 (11.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (2.0%) | 12 (4.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 6 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 58 (7.3%) | 16 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (4.1%) | 12 (5.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (25.5%) | 63 (37.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (4.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 28 (3.5%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (6.7%) | 8 (4.8%) |
Technology Access in Sargent County
Computing Device Access in Sargent County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,313 | 75.8% |
| Smartphone | 1,466 | 84.6% |
| Tablet | 1,052 | 60.7% |
| No Computing Device | 102 | 5.9% |
| Total | 1,732 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Sargent County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 5 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 1,332 | 76.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 140 | 8.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 70 | 4.0% |
| No Internet | 218 | 12.6% |
| Total | 1,732 | 100.0% |
Sargent County Summary
Sargent County is located in the southeastern corner of North Dakota, and is bordered by Richland County to the north, Ransom County to the east, and Dickey County to the south. The county seat is Forman, and the county is named after former North Dakota Governor John Sargent. The county has a total area of 845 square miles, and a population of 4,072 as of the 2010 census.
Geography
Sargent County is located in the Red River Valley, and is part of the Prairie Pothole Region. The county is mostly flat, with rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Red River of the North, which forms the eastern border of the county. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Alice, Lake Elsie, and Lake Traverse.
The county is mostly agricultural, with the majority of the land being used for farming and ranching. The county is also home to several small towns, including Forman, Milnor, and Gwinner.
History
Sargent County was established in 1883, and was named after former North Dakota Governor John Sargent. The county was originally part of the Dakota Territory, and was organized in 1883. The county seat was originally located in Forman, and the county was divided into two townships, Forman and Milnor.
The county was largely agricultural, and the population grew steadily throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The county was also home to several small towns, including Forman, Milnor, and Gwinner.
Economy
The economy of Sargent County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the majority of the land is used for farming and ranching. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few gas stations.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer, a plastics manufacturer, and a metal fabrication company. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few gas stations.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Sargent County was 4,072. The population is largely white, with a small minority population. The median household income is $45,813, and the median age is 43.7 years.
The county is also home to several small towns, including Forman, Milnor, and Gwinner. The county is largely rural, and the majority of the population is employed in agriculture. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few gas stations.
Conclusion
Sargent County is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of North Dakota. The county is largely agricultural, and the majority of the population is employed in agriculture. The county is also home to several small towns, including Forman, Milnor, and Gwinner. The county has a population of 4,072, and the median household income is $45,813. The county is largely white, with a small minority population. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few gas stations.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Sargent County?
Total Population of Sargent County is 3,828.
What is the Total Male Population of Sargent County?
Total Male Population of Sargent County is 2,093.
What is the Total Female Population of Sargent County?
Total Female Population of Sargent County is 1,735.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sargent County?
There are 120.63 Males per 100 Females in Sargent County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sargent County?
There are 82.90 Females per 100 Males in Sargent County.
What is the Median Population Age in Sargent County?
Median Population Age in Sargent County is 44.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sargent County
Average Family Size in Sargent County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sargent County
Average Household Size in Sargent County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sargent County?
Per Capita income in Sargent County is $42,970.
What is the Median Family Income in Sargent County?
Median Family Income in Sargent County is $93,309.
What is the Median Household income in Sargent County?
Median Household Income in Sargent County is $75,648.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sargent County?
Income or Wage Gap in Sargent County is 22.5%.
Women in Sargent County earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sargent County?
Family Income Deficit in Sargent County is $13,794.
Families that are below poverty line in Sargent County earn $13,794 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sargent County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sargent County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sargent County?
There are 2,122 People in the Labor Forcein in Sargent County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sargent County?
67.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Sargent County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sargent County?
Unemployment Rate in Sargent County is 1.5%.