Here Are The 10 Poorest Counties In North Dakota

Ever wondered about the distribution of wealth in the Peace Garden State? Or how many people are living in poverty in North Dakota? Well, wonder no more! We've compiled a list of the 10 poorest counties in North Dakota. It is based on data pulled from the US Census Bureau of the number of people living below the poverty line in each North Dakota county - based on income, size of household, and a few other factors.

1. Sioux County

With 32.9 percent of its residents below the poverty line, Sioux County ranks number one as the poorest of all North Dakota counties.

2. Benson County

30.8 percent of the population in Benson County is below the poverty line, giving it a close second behind Sioux County.

3. Rolette County

Rolette County has 24.7 percent of its population below the poverty line, putting it third on the list of the poorest counties in North Dakota.

4. Sheridan County

In Sheridan County, 16.6 percent of the residents are living in poverty.

5. Grant County

Just behind Sheridan County comes Grant County, with 14.5 percent below the poverty line, tying it with number six on this list, Kidder County.

6. Kidder County

Tied with Grant County, Kidder County has a poverty rate of 14.5 percent.

7. McIntosh County

In McIntosh County, 13.6 percent of residents are living in poverty, earning it the seventh spot on this list.

8. Emmons County

Not far behind McIntosh County, Emmons County has 13.3 percent of residents below the poverty line.

9. Grand Forks County

It is interesting to note that there is a large drop from the top two counties to Grand Forks County, which only has 12.9 percent of the residents below the poverty line.

10. Logan County

Coming in at number 10, Logan County has a poverty rate of 12.9 percent, tying it with Grand Forks County.

Were you surprised by any of the North Dakota counties that made this list? Or, were you already aware that these were the poorest counties in North Dakota? Ever been to any of the locales mentioned above? If so, which ones and how was your experience? Tell us!

Now that we've looked at the poorest counties in North Dakota, let's switch gears and examine the richest cities in North Dakota.