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North Dakota

779,094 residents · 53 counties · 406 cities · 228 census tracts
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North Dakota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,315. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $199,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779,094
+21%since 2000
from 642,200 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
624K668K712K756K799K1990201020202024North Dakota
2024785K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,315
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,289
+104%since 2000
from $17,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,900
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(636,160)
Black3.4%(26,152)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(33,412)
Asian1.7%(13,050)
Other7.7%(59,934)
Diversity Score38.2%(297,724)
Diversity Score
38
+522%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 779,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Dakota?

The typical household in North Dakota earns about $65,315 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 $199,900, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in North Dakota?

About 30.7% 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 10.5% 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 140,294 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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