Market insights · North Dakota
Mercer County, ND: growth, migration and housing
Mercer County has 8,441 residents, up 1.1% since 2020 (+1.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 171 households moved in and 151 moved out (+20 net), while a net $0.6M of income left. Median household income is $80,946, the median home $198,500 and median rent $1,031 a month.
In North Dakota: 14th of 53 counties for 5-year population growth · 6th of 47 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 13th of 53 counties for median household income · 17th of 53 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Mercer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Burleigh County, ND | 32 | $2.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Mercer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Burleigh County, ND | 53 | $4.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.