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Highest labor force participation, North Dakota cities · 2020

North Dakota cities ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 cities in North Dakota that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01West Fargo, NDND41,17582.6%–

02Watford City, NDND6,37878.7%–

03Horace, NDND7,00176.5%–

04Williston, NDND29,52275.9%–

05Fargo, NDND136,27575.1%–

06Mandan, NDND25,06174.6%–

07Minot, NDND47,30874.4%–

08Grand Forks, NDND60,36572.6%–

09Dickinson, NDND25,87069.5%–

10Valley City, NDND6,43067.9%–

11Bismarck, NDND77,96367.9%–

12Wahpeton, NDND8,14166.2%–

13Devils Lake, NDND7,33365.9%–

14Jamestown, NDND15,68863.4%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES