Ness County

Ness County

Population Demographics

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.

Housing and Income

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.

Business and Workforce

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.