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STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 1990 CENSUS

North Dakota

638,800 residents · 53 counties · 406 cities · 228 census tracts
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North Dakota has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $50,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
638,800
−1%vs 2000
vs 642,200 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
9 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
624K668K712K756K799K1990201020202024North Dakota
2024785K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,213
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,604 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,051
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,769 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $412 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Dakota on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(589,149)
Black0.6%(3,761)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7,786)
Asian0.6%(3,566)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(39,460)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(605,007)
Black0.6%(3,519)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4,658)
Asian0.5%(3,184)
Other4.2%(27,090)
Diversity Score14.3%(91,080)
Diversity Score
14
+132%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+74%vs 2000
vs 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Fargo136,275
2.Bismarck77,963
3.Grand Forks60,365
4.Minot47,308
5.West Fargo41,175
6.Williston29,522
7.Dickinson25,870
8.Mandan25,061
9.Jamestown15,688
10.Wahpeton8,141
11.Devils Lake7,333
12.Horace7,001
Frequently asked

How many people live in North Dakota?

North Dakota has about 638,800 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in North Dakota?

The typical household in North Dakota earns about $23,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Dakota expensive?

In North Dakota, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in North Dakota?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Dakota?

About 14.4% of people in North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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Metro areas
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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