As of 2024 the population of Ness County is 2,603. The population is expected to shrink to 2,520 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.65%.
The median age of Ness County residents is 51.
The diversity index of Ness County is 43.7, meaning that there is a 44% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ness County is $92,495 and projected to be $104,123 in 2029. Per capita income is $42,111, projected to be $47,805 in 2029. 2.15% of households – 56 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,278,439 and the average disposable income is $72,651.
There are 1,523 housing units in Ness County; 987 are owner-occupied, 197 are rented, and 339 are vacant. The average home value is $151,089, with 4 homes built in 2010 or later, and 419 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 261 businesses in Ness County, employing 1,305 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,395 age 16 and above. 188 workers commute into Ness County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,205 residents both live and work in/around Ness County. The average travel time is 15.7 minutes. 25.73% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.41% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,049 drive alone, 152 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 95 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 99 residents work from home.
679 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 242 have associates degrees, 358 have bachelor’s degrees, and 61 hold a graduate or professional degree.
