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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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YEAR20202024
Lowest labor force participation by state
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020
01Jamestown, NDND15,68858.9%−7%
02Valley City, NDND6,43061.0%−10%
03Bismarck, NDND77,96365.1%−4%
04Wahpeton, NDND8,14165.3%−1%
05Devils Lake, NDND7,33368.8%+4%
06Dickinson, NDND25,87069.9%+1%
07Minot, NDND47,30870.4%−5%
08Mandan, NDND25,06170.9%−5%
09Grand Forks, NDND60,36571.0%−2%
10Fargo, NDND136,27574.7%−1%
11Williston, NDND29,52276.1%+0%
12West Fargo, NDND41,17577.5%−6%
13Watford City, NDND6,37880.1%+2%
14Horace, NDND7,00181.3%+6%
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES