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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 (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

01Jamestown, NDND15,68858.9%–

02Valley City, NDND6,43061.0%–

03Bismarck, NDND77,96365.1%–

04Wahpeton, NDND8,14165.3%–

05Devils Lake, NDND7,33368.8%–

06Dickinson, NDND25,87069.9%–

07Minot, NDND47,30870.4%–

08Mandan, NDND25,06170.9%–

09Grand Forks, NDND60,36571.0%–

10Fargo, NDND136,27574.7%–

11Williston, NDND29,52276.1%–

12West Fargo, NDND41,17577.5%–

13Watford City, NDND6,37880.1%–

14Horace, NDND7,00181.3%–

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