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Ransom County, North Dakota, has 5,703 residents across 7,685 parcels and covers 862.4 square miles. The population grew 4.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Ransom County is 38073.
Lisbon is the county's largest population center. Ransom County also includes 4 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 51 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ransom County Trends
- Population
- 5,703▴
- Median Home Value
- $174,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,350▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Ransom County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ransom County Parcels
Ransom County has 7,685 mapped parcels covering 552,776 acres. The median assessed value is $87,700. The median lot size is 47.44 acres. 4,644 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 2,374 distinct owner names. About 8% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside North Dakota. Lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 96.6%. Mailing addresses reach 96.5%. Browse the interactive Ransom County Parcel viewer here.
Ransom County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,685 | 100% |
| Owner name | 7,427 | 96.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 7,417 | 96.5% |
| Site address | 1,580 | 20.6% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,427 | 96.6% |
| Land value | 7,427 | 96.6% |
| Improvement value | 7,427 | 96.6% |
| Acreage | 7,685 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,685 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Ransom County parcel records.
Ransom County Population
Ransom County had 5,703 residents in 2020. That was 4.5% higher than in 2010. Ransom County had 187 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 7 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lisbon, Enderlin and Fort Ransom.
Population Trend in Ransom County ND
Ransom County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ransom County Zip Codes
Ransom County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lisbon (58054), Enderlin (58027) and Fort Ransom (58033). Lisbon is the largest zip by population, with about 3,229 residents or 57% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 88% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ransom County ND
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58054 | Lisbon | 3,229 | ▴ 3.2% |
| 58027 | Enderlin | 1,415 | ▴ 1.7% |
| 58033 | Fort Ransom | 347 | ▾ -7.2% |
| 58068 | Sheldon | 309 | ▾ -3.7% |
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Ransom County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ransom County Demographics
Ransom County has a median age of 41.1, which makes the county a little older than North Dakota overall. About 22.6% of residents are under 18, while 21.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.3%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ransom County ND
Median Age
41.1
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
21%
Ransom County School Districts
Ransom County is served by 9 public school districts with 3,350 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kindred Public 2, Lisbon Public 19 and Oakes Public 41. Those three districts account for about 58% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ransom County ND
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Public School District 2 | 874 | 26.1% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Lisbon Public School District 19 | 601 | 17.9% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Oakes Public School District 41 | 475 | 14.2% | ▾ -1% |
| Enderlin Area Public School District 24 | 302 | 9% | ▾ -4.7% |
| LaMoure Public School District 8 | 295 | 8.8% | ▴ 5.4% |
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Ransom County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ransom County Housing & Real Estate
Ransom County has a median home value of $174,800 and a median gross rent of $710. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the North Dakota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $97,500 and homes spent about 148 days on the market.
Ransom County Housing Mix
Ransom County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ransom County Housing Trends
Ransom County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ransom County, ND
Ransom County has 309 business listings across 161 categories. The largest categories in Ransom County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (10, 3.2%), Bars & Nightlife (8, 2.6%), and Farm (8, 2.6%). The full Ransom County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ransom County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ransom County, ND
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 3.2% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 8 | 2.6% |
| Farm | 8 | 2.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Retirement Home | 6 | 1.9% |
| Auto Repair | 6 | 1.9% |
| Health And Medical | 6 | 1.9% |
| Elementary School | 5 | 1.6% |
| Livestock Breeder | 5 | 1.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 5 | 1.6% |
Ransom County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Olson Accounting | Accountant | Lisbon |
| Plains Grain & Agronomy | Agricultural Service | Enderlin |
| Sky Haven Airport | Airport | Enderlin |
| First Medic Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Lisbon |
| Stake Out | American Restaurants | Lisbon |
| Sheyenne Valley Arts & Crafts | Arts And Crafts | Fort Ransom |
| Katelyn Miller Photography LLC | Arts And Entertainment | Lisbon |
| U.S. Bank ATM | ATMs | Lisbon |
| Enderlin Community Garden and Prairie Center | Attractions And Activities | Enderlin |
| Lisbon Body Shop Inc. | Auto Body Shop | Lisbon |
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Ransom County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ransom County Basemaps
Ransom County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ransom County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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