Total population (1990 census): 10770
County seat: Del Norte
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Cereals | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Wheat | 59 | 10530 | 1039287 bu | |
| Spring Wheat | 52 | 9253 | 931541 bu | |
| Winter Wheat | 8 | 1277 | 107746 bu | |
| Barley | 81 | 19806 | 2471893 bu | |
| Oats | 15 | 746 | 65159 bu | |
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 228 | 45206 | 123860 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 195 | 24530 | 81842 tons, dry | |
| Small Grain Hay | 48 | (D) | (D) | |
| Tame Hay | 57 | 8656 | 16506 tons, dry | |
| Wild Hay | 39 | 8863 | 16467 tons dry | |
| Grain Legumes | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Potatoes | 88 | 32550 | 11261628 bu | |
| Vegetables | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Lettuce and Romaine | 4 | (D) | ||
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.