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Population Review

North Dakota Population & Demographics

North Dakota has a population of 779,361, ranking #47 among US states. The median household income is $75,949 and the median age is 35.7.

North Dakota on US population map

US states by population — North Dakota is #47

779,361

Population

#47

By Population

$75,949

Median Income

35.7

Median Age

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
7.9%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
10.1%
55–59
5.7%
60–64
6.1%
65–74
9.4%
75–84
4.6%
85+
2.2%

Male: 51.2% · Female: 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White83.9%
Black or African American3.2%
Asian0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native4.5%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)6.4%

Economy & Income

$75,949

Median Household Income

$42,474

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

$100,487

Mean Household Income

65.9%

Employment Rate

Education

93.8%

High School Graduate+

32.3%

Bachelor's Degree+

Housing

$241,100

Median Home Value

$934

Median Rent

374,866

Total Housing Units

63.4%

Owner-Occupied

36.6%

Renter-Occupied

13.3%

Vacant

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

3.2%

Carpool

7.3%

Work From Home

18.0 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in North Dakota

#CityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian Home Value
1Fargo city129,064$66,029$269,800
2Bismarck city74,146$77,608$291,400
3Grand Forks city58,882$63,838$243,300
4Minot city47,922$77,431$254,400
5West Fargo city39,325$96,877$302,200
6Williston city27,964$84,309$262,700
7Dickinson city25,216$76,964$252,400
8Mandan city24,293$75,966$246,300
9Jamestown city15,774$54,809$192,500

Counties in North Dakota

#CountyPopulationMedian Income
1Cass County189,286$75,023
2Burleigh County98,986$84,948
3Grand Forks County72,764$68,450
4Ward County69,232$79,273
5Williams County39,368$90,224
6Morton County33,479$79,483
7Stark County33,116$80,744
8Stutsman County21,525$60,172
9Richland County16,550$72,524
10McKenzie County14,280$88,289
11Rolette County12,065$57,355
12Ramsey County11,563$61,319
13Barnes County10,794$70,230
14Walsh County10,488$69,976
15McLean County9,807$81,847
16Mountrail County9,567$81,292
17Mercer County8,341$79,405
18Traill County7,980$88,289
19Pembina County6,787$66,884
20Bottineau County6,390$83,460

Frequently Asked Questions

North Dakota has a population of 779,361 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #47 most populated state.

The median household income in North Dakota is $75,949, with a per capita income of $42,474. 6.2% of the population lives below the poverty level.

North Dakota is 83.9% White, 3.2% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 6.4% Hispanic/Latino.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.