RANKING · 2024 ACS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Lowest labor force participation, North Dakota cities

North Dakota cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 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 2020

01Jamestown, NDND15,68858.9%−4.5 pts

02Valley City, NDND6,43061.0%−6.9 pts

03Bismarck, NDND77,96365.1%−2.7 pts

04Wahpeton, NDND8,14165.3%−0.9 pts

05Devils Lake, NDND7,33368.8%+2.9 pts

06Dickinson, NDND25,87069.9%+0.4 pts

07Minot, NDND47,30870.4%−4.0 pts

08Mandan, NDND25,06170.9%−3.7 pts

09Grand Forks, NDND60,36571.0%−1.5 pts

10Fargo, NDND136,27574.7%−0.4 pts

11Williston, NDND29,52276.1%+0.2 pts

12West Fargo, NDND41,17577.5%−5.0 pts

13Watford City, NDND6,37880.1%+1.4 pts

14Horace, NDND7,00181.3%+4.8 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES