County profile · North Dakota
Stark County, ND market data
How Stark County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 34,013
- +0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,537
- Median household income
- $84,449
- +17.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $271,700
- Jobs located here
- 17,400
- Highest market score
- 63
- Grocery stores, #601 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
Stark County has an estimated 34,013 people and 13,537 households. Population estimates show Stark County grew 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Stark County is $84,449, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 17.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Stark County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (72).
Of the business types scored in Stark County, grocery stores (63), car washes and detailers (62) and pizza places (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #601 of 2,070 scored counties.
Stark County is part of the Dickinson area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (4.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gyms and studios (31% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Stark County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Stark County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 63 | #601 of 2,070 | 10 | 7.4 | $8.2M | 89 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #414 of 1,451 | 6 | 4.4 | $2.6M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 61 | #614 of 2,090 | 10 | 7.4 | $5.3M | 105 | 24 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #778 of 2,402 | 33 | 24.4 | $2.5M | 74 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #664 of 2,088 | 14 | 10.3 | $878K | 133 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #677 of 1,886 | 13 | 9.6 | $1.5M | 150 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #942 of 2,405 | 65 | 48.0 | $821K | 124 | 26 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #997 of 2,222 | 19 | 14.0 | $2.8M | 92 | 24 |
| Barbershops | 51 | #678 of 1,356 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 51 | #713 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.3M | 85 | 4 |
| Gyms | 50 | #912 of 1,792 | 10 | 7.4 | $1.2M | 94 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,166 of 2,261 | 16 | 11.8 | $5.2M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 46 | #797 of 1,328 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 116 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 44 | #1,351 of 2,210 | 33 | 24.4 | $809K | 92 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,472 of 2,394 | 106 | 78.3 | $181K | 119 | 49 |
| Hair salons | 44 | #1,474 of 2,339 | 32 | 23.6 | $423K | 98 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,420 of 2,176 | 30 | 22.2 | Index only | 117 | 9 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #959 of 1,493 | 7 | 5.2 | $2.4M | 81 | 14 |
| Spas and skin care | 41 | #1,221 of 1,769 | 18 | 13.3 | $752K | 86 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 39 | #1,047 of 1,530 | 8 | 5.9 | $1.9M | 78 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 39 | #1,449 of 2,087 | 28 | 20.7 | $954K | 75 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,704 of 2,405 | 159 | 117.5 | $335K | 90 | 67 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,776 of 2,401 | 65 | 48.0 | $239K | 89 | 43 |
| Auto repair shops | 36 | #1,814 of 2,378 | 40 | 29.5 | $388K | 87 | 32 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,906 of 2,385 | 65 | 48.0 | $208K | 98 | 20 |
| Physical therapy | 35 | #1,107 of 1,422 | 10 | 7.4 | $1.9M | 80 | 14 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,871 of 2,229 | 43 | 31.8 | Index only | 103 | 21 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 34 | #1,506 of 1,889 | 15 | 11.1 | $3.6M | 86 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #1,770 of 2,200 | 25 | 18.5 | $462K | 53 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 32 | #1,500 of 1,771 | 12 | 8.9 | $1.4M | 83 | 27 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #1,076 of 1,302 | 9 | 6.6 | $2.1M | 68 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 30 | #1,193 of 1,461 | 9 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 50 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 28 | #1,524 of 1,707 | 12 | 8.9 | $3M | 64 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 27 | #2,051 of 2,358 | 29 | 21.4 | $1.4M | 57 | 28 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 26 | #1,177 of 1,327 | 10 | 7.4 | $1.6M | 50 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 25 | #1,890 of 2,063 | 33 | 24.4 | $1.6M | 44 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 24 | #1,387 of 1,490 | 21 | 15.5 | $915K | 38 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 24 | #1,973 of 2,272 | 23 | 17.0 | $1M | 82 | 19 |
| Child care and preschools | 20 | #1,487 of 1,611 | 14 | 10.3 | $404K | 40 | 17 |
| Home repair trades | 20 | #2,008 of 2,057 | 31 | 22.9 | $1.2M | 49 | 42 |
| House cleaning | 15 | #837 of 847 | 5 | 3.7 | $3.3M | 52 | 13 |
| Property management | 15 | #899 of 910 | 11 | 8.1 | Index only | 31 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 15 | #1,130 of 1,160 | 16 | 11.8 | $2.3M | 19 | 23 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 152 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $549K | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $3.9M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $6.4M | 360 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $12.2M | 144 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $26.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $26.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
Household spending in Stark County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.5M | $1,147 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $39.3M | $2,901 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $53.3M | $3,941 | 97 |
| Groceries | $82.5M | $6,092 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.5M | $1,000 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.6M | $417 | 72 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $12.3M | $908 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $19.2M | $1,420 | 110 |
| Pets | $11.6M | $854 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26.7M | $1,972 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.7M | $1,750 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36.6M | $2,701 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.6M | $1,228 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $191.3M | $14,130 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Stark County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 34,013+0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 13,537
- Median age
- 36.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,335 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 25
- Median household income
- $84,449+17.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $98,478
- Median home value
- $271,700
- Jobs located here
- 17,400
- Daytime population
- 33,106Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Stark County, ND growing?
Population estimates put Stark County at 34,013 people in 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 13,537 households. Median household income rose 17.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Stark County, ND spend?
Households in Stark County spend about $191.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $82.5M on groceries and $53.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Stark County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Stark County, ND?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Stark County are for grocery stores (63), car washes and detailers (62) and pizza places (61). Stark County ranks #601 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Stark County, ND compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Stark County is $84,449 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $271,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Stark County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (4.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gyms and studios (31% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Stark County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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