North Dakota is home to 672,591 people. The typical home is worth $111,300, having risen by half since 2000. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Getting to work takes 16 minutes on average. Renters pay $555 a month at the median. Median household income is $46,781, under the $52,703 national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)30.8%(13,055)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)24.2%(10,258)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era31.3%(13,252)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.9%(2,076)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1%(430)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 42,380 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
Metropolitan areas are built around an urban core of 50,000 or more people; micropolitan areas around a core of 10,000 to 50,000. A statistical area can cross state lines, so each is listed under its primary state.
Frequently asked
How many people live in North Dakota?
North Dakota has about 672,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Dakota?
The typical household in North Dakota earns about $46,781 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.
How educated are people in North Dakota?
About 26.3% 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 12.3% of people in North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.
Has North Dakota grown since 1990?
Yes, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,791 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.
