As of 2025 the population of Ness County is 2,687. The population is expected to shrink to 2,497 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.46%.
The median age of Ness County residents is 52.
The diversity index of Ness County is 46.0, meaning that there is a 46% 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 $90,215 and projected to be $96,502 in 2030. Per capita income is $40,620, projected to be $43,156 in 2030. 2.05% of households – 55 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $932,404 and the average disposable income is $69,481.
There are 1,541 housing units in Ness County; 988 are owner-occupied, 219 are rented, and 334 are vacant. The average home value is $154,013, with 8 homes built in 2010 or later, and 414 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 254 businesses in Ness County, employing 1,426 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,417 age 16 and above. 162 workers commute into Ness County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,255 residents both live and work in/around Ness County. The average travel time is 16.0 minutes. 26.37% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.07% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,040 drive alone, 170 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 103 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 104 residents work from home.
710 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 233 have associates degrees, 393 have bachelor’s degrees, and 87 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
