Demographics

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 12,389 people, 5,029 households, and 3,319 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 10 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 5,757 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.86% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.33% Black

Race (United States Census)

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 or African American

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, 1.02% Native American

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, 0.19% Asian

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, 0.02% Pacific Islander

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, 2.51% from other races

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, and 1.07% from two or more races. 5.65% of the population were Hispanic

Race (United States Census)

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 or Latino

Race (United States Census)

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 of any race. 39.7% were of Norwegian, 14.6% German, 8.7% Polish and 8.0% Czech

Czech people

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 ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 5,029 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 31.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 19.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,845, and the median income for a family was $41,619. Males had a median income of $28,080 versus $19,961 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $16,496. About 7.70% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.20% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

• Adams
  Adams, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 87 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 205.3 people per square mile . There were 118 housing units at an average density of 119.3 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 1.97% from...
  
  
• Ardoch
  Ardoch, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 61 people, 18 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 235.0 people per square mile . There were 41 housing units at an average density of 157.9 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 60.66% White, 24.59% from...
  
  
• Conway
  Conway, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 23 people, 9 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 105.2 people per square mile . There were 11 housing units at an average density of 50.3 per square mile...
  
  
• Edinburg
  Edinburg, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 118 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 831.5 people per square mile . There were 132 housing units at an average density of 435.6 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.40% Asian,...
  
  
• Fairdale
  Fairdale, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 51 people, 26 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 164.0 people per square mile . There were 38 housing units at an average density of 122.2 per square mile...
  
  
• Fordville
  Fordville, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 115 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 265.2 people per square mile . There were 131 housing units at an average density of 130.6 per square mile...
  
  
• Forest River
  Forest River, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 154 people, 59 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 305.9 people per square mile . There were 68 housing units at an average density of 135.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.35% White, and 0.65% from...
  
  
• Grafton
  Grafton, North Dakota
  -Education:The city of Grafton is served by the Grafton Public Schools system. The system includes Century Elementary School , Central Middle School , and Grafton High School .-Library:...
  
  
• Hoople
  Hoople, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 292 people, 133 households, and 79 families residing in the city. The population density was 817.0 people per square mile . There were 148 housing units at an average density of 414.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.60% White, 0.68% Native...
  
  
• Lankin
  Lankin, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 131 people, 64 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The population density was 375.5 people per square mile . There were 83 housing units at an average density of 237.9 per square mile...
  
  
• Minto
  Minto, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 657 people, 269 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density was 458.9 people per square mile . There were 298 housing units at an average density of 208.2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 0.76%...
  
  
• Park River
  Park River, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 1,535 people, 660 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density was 772.6 people per square mile . There were 760 housing units at an average density of 382.5 per square mile...
  
  
• Pisek
  Pisek, North Dakota
  As of the census of 2000, there were 96 people, 48 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 825.6 people per square mile . There were 60 housing units at an average density of 516.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% White, 1.04% Native...
  
  

Note: all incorporated communities in North Dakota are called "cities" regardless of their size.

External links

• Walsh County official website