North Dakota

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North Dakota Overview

Nov 2, 1889
INCORPORATED
70,698
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
69,001
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,697
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,900
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
3,506
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
750
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
11.2
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
58103
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Fargo
LARGEST CITY
Cass County
LARGEST COUNTY
773,344
TOTAL POPULATION
397,093
MALE POPULATION
376,251
FEMALE POPULATION
105.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,343
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,066
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,131
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,145
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
424,364
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

North Dakota Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in North Dakota

The largest zip codes in North Dakota by population are 58103 (50,019), 58104 (44,073), 58201 (42,977), 58078 (38,448), and 58503 (36,745).
50,019 (6.47%)
44,073 (5.70%)
42,977 (5.56%)
38,448 (4.97%)
36,745 (4.75%)
33,186 (4.29%)
33,088 (4.28%)
30,980 (4.01%)
29,071 (3.76%)
28,902 (3.74%)
28,676 (3.71%)
28,446 (3.68%)
22,189 (2.87%)
17,501 (2.26%)
15,807 (2.04%)
10,256 (1.33%)
9,163 (1.18%)
8,505 (1.10%)
7,897 (1.02%)
6,028 (0.78%)
5,104 (0.66%)
4,551 (0.59%)
4,350 (0.56%)
4,067 (0.53%)
3,948 (0.51%)
3,428 (0.44%)
3,385 (0.44%)
3,321 (0.43%)
3,118 (0.40%)
2,990 (0.39%)
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Largest Cities by Population in North Dakota

The largest cities in North Dakota by population are Fargo (124,979), Bismarck (73,321), Grand Forks (58,867), Minot (48,005), and West Fargo (37,913).
124,979 (16.16%)
73,321 (9.48%)
58,867 (7.61%)
48,005 (6.21%)
37,913 (4.90%)
27,368 (3.54%)
24,851 (3.21%)
23,784 (3.08%)
15,823 (2.05%)
7,928 (1.03%)
7,201 (0.93%)
6,586 (0.85%)
5,725 (0.74%)
5,375 (0.70%)
4,186 (0.54%)
4,126 (0.53%)
3,141 (0.41%)
3,070 (0.40%)
2,745 (0.35%)
2,678 (0.35%)
2,564 (0.33%)
2,546 (0.33%)
2,493 (0.32%)
2,141 (0.28%)
2,133 (0.28%)
2,109 (0.27%)
2,079 (0.27%)
1,981 (0.26%)
1,964 (0.25%)
1,924 (0.25%)
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Largest Counties by Population in North Dakota

The largest counties in North Dakota by population are Cass County (182,992), Burleigh County (97,895), Grand Forks County (73,101), Ward County (69,686), and Williams County (38,460).
182,992 (23.66%)
97,895 (12.66%)
73,101 (9.45%)
69,686 (9.01%)
38,460 (4.97%)
32,916 (4.26%)
32,710 (4.23%)
21,678 (2.80%)
16,546 (2.14%)
13,762 (1.78%)
12,508 (1.62%)
11,638 (1.50%)
10,869 (1.41%)
10,631 (1.37%)
9,788 (1.27%)
9,717 (1.26%)
8,405 (1.09%)
8,008 (1.04%)
6,912 (0.89%)
6,442 (0.83%)
6,090 (0.79%)
5,679 (0.73%)
5,420 (0.70%)
5,013 (0.65%)
4,173 (0.54%)
4,054 (0.52%)
4,038 (0.52%)
4,031 (0.52%)
3,993 (0.52%)
3,839 (0.50%)
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Race in North Dakota

The most populous races in North Dakota are White / Caucasian (656,584 | 84.9%), Native / Alaskan (39,103 | 5.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (31,926 | 4.1%).
Race in North Dakota
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,3131.6%
Black / African American24,3493.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,1940.2%
Hispanic or Latino31,9264.1%
Native / Alaskan39,1035.1%
White / Caucasian656,58484.9%
Two or more Races29,7993.8%
Some other Race10,0021.3%
Total773,344100.0%

Ancestry in North Dakota

The most populous ancestries reported in North Dakota are German (279,248 | 36.1%), Norwegian (175,975 | 22.8%), Irish (57,526 | 7.4%), English (34,962 | 4.5%), and Swedish (28,830 | 3.7%), together accounting for 74.6% of all North Dakota residents.
Race# Population% Population
Afghan4550.1%
African3,1300.4%
Alaska Native170.0%
Albanian1550.0%
Aleut30.0%
American21,1872.7%
Apache1530.0%
Arab2,7920.4%
Arapaho360.0%
Argentinean70.0%
Armenian700.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac110.0%
Australian470.0%
Austrian9920.1%
Bahamian210.0%
Bangladeshi1880.0%
Barbadian30.0%
Basque1060.0%
Belgian8280.1%
Belizean200.0%
Bermudan120.0%
Bhutanese4400.1%
Blackfeet2510.0%
Bolivian20.0%
Brazilian600.0%
British2,3150.3%
British West Indian890.0%
Bulgarian3250.0%
Cajun330.0%
Cambodian1880.0%
Canadian9580.1%
Cape Verdean190.0%
Carpatho Rusyn20.0%
Celtic900.0%
Central American1,6910.2%
Central American Indian1850.0%
Cherokee6170.1%
Cheyenne1610.0%
Chickasaw160.0%
Chilean2190.0%
Chinese2,1170.3%
Chippewa19,5852.5%
Choctaw960.0%
Colombian1,3780.2%
Colville60.0%
Comanche1160.0%
Costa Rican130.0%
Cree1510.0%
Creek1780.0%
Croatian3970.1%
Crow2890.0%
Cuban2780.0%
Czech11,4871.5%
Czechoslovakian1,3800.2%
Danish6,5970.9%
Delaware80.0%
Dominican4570.1%
Dutch8,3451.1%
Dutch West Indian40.0%
Eastern European7470.1%
Ecuadorian1890.0%
Egyptian1650.0%
English34,9624.5%
Estonian300.0%
Ethiopian1120.0%
European7,1720.9%
Filipino4,0080.5%
Finnish5,3260.7%
French21,6112.8%
French American Indian3260.0%
French Canadian6,1280.8%
German279,24836.1%
German Russian2,9420.4%
Ghanaian1010.0%
Greek7350.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1730.0%
Guatemalan1890.0%
Haitian2510.0%
Hmong730.0%
Honduran1990.0%
Hopi210.0%
Houma3160.0%
Hungarian1,9770.3%
Icelander2,8390.4%
Indian (Asian)2,3450.3%
Indonesian1510.0%
Inupiat1430.0%
Iranian3160.0%
Iraqi710.0%
Irish57,5267.4%
Iroquois1210.0%
Israeli80.0%
Italian8,9681.2%
Jamaican5820.1%
Japanese1,4200.2%
Jordanian50.0%
Kenyan6110.1%
Kiowa40.0%
Korean2,0260.3%
Laotian2030.0%
Latvian610.0%
Lebanese8800.1%
Liberian2,7590.4%
Lithuanian2310.0%
Luxembourger4400.1%
Macedonian150.0%
Maltese110.0%
Marshallese2180.0%
Menominee150.0%
Mexican19,8852.6%
Mexican American Indian1900.0%
Mongolian640.0%
Moroccan150.0%
Native Hawaiian8570.1%
Navajo7010.1%
Nepalese1,4290.2%
New Zealander30.0%
Nicaraguan2660.0%
Nigerian9910.1%
Northern European1,0320.1%
Norwegian175,97522.8%
Okinawan20.0%
Ottawa20.0%
Paiute150.0%
Pakistani2460.0%
Palestinian1390.0%
Panamanian3740.1%
Paraguayan60.0%
Pennsylvania German3170.0%
Peruvian2750.0%
Polish16,0322.1%
Portuguese6600.1%
Potawatomi1340.0%
Pueblo470.0%
Puerto Rican3,6840.5%
Romanian7050.1%
Russian19,2052.5%
Salvadoran6500.1%
Samoan2610.0%
Scandinavian12,2461.6%
Scotch-Irish4,0500.5%
Scottish8,5041.1%
Seminole360.0%
Senegalese650.0%
Serbian1890.0%
Shoshone1150.0%
Sierra Leonean40.0%
Sioux13,8931.8%
Slavic750.0%
Slovak4390.1%
Slovene3020.0%
Somali2,3200.3%
South African4090.1%
South American2,1310.3%
South American Indian600.0%
Spaniard1,4320.2%
Spanish4940.1%
Spanish American1050.0%
Sri Lankan850.0%
Subsaharan African12,5151.6%
Sudanese4670.1%
Swedish28,8303.7%
Swiss1,8530.2%
Syrian5680.1%
Taiwanese280.0%
Thai4560.1%
Tlingit-Haida150.0%
Tongan210.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian70.0%
Tsimshian680.0%
Turkish910.0%
Ukrainian4,3650.6%
Uruguayan250.0%
Ute20.0%
Venezuelan150.0%
Vietnamese1,0660.1%
Welsh2,4340.3%
West Indian700.0%
Yaqui30.0%
Yugoslavian6190.1%
Yuman70.0%
Yup'ik710.0%
Zimbabwean690.0%
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Sex and Age in North Dakota

Sex and Age in North Dakota

The most populous age groups in North Dakota are 20 to 24 Years (32,497 | 8.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (29,898 | 8.0%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27,612 (7.0%)25,805 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years26,774 (6.7%)25,531 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years26,311 (6.6%)24,432 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years26,249 (6.6%)24,338 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years32,497 (8.2%)29,898 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years31,539 (7.9%)27,307 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years30,118 (7.6%)25,539 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years27,044 (6.8%)24,001 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years23,421 (5.9%)20,342 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years20,631 (5.2%)18,917 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years21,242 (5.3%)20,124 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years24,678 (6.2%)23,800 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years24,098 (6.1%)22,898 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years19,997 (5.0%)19,209 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years13,927 (3.5%)14,559 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years8,717 (2.2%)10,338 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years5,937 (1.5%)8,562 (2.3%)
85 Years and over6,301 (1.6%)10,651 (2.8%)
Total397,093 (100.0%)376,251 (100.0%)

Families and Households in North Dakota

Median Family Size in North Dakota

The median family size in North Dakota is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (150,348 | 80.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (13,126 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in North Dakota
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple150,348 (80.1%)3.08
Single Male/Father13,126 (7.0%)2.87
Single Female/Mother24,268 (12.9%)3.02
Total Families187,742 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in North Dakota

The median household size in North Dakota is 2.37 persons per household, with single male/father households (13,126 | 4.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (128,800 | 40.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in North Dakota
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple150,348 (47.5%)3.10
Single Male/Father13,126 (4.2%)3.30
Single Female/Mother24,268 (7.7%)3.25
Non-family128,800 (40.7%)1.25
Total Households316,542 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in North Dakota

Out of a total of 316,542 households in North Dakota, 187,742 (59.3%) are family households, while 128,800 (40.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 93,209, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 104,034.
Household Size by Marriage Status in North Dakota
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-104,034 (32.9%)
2-Person Households93,209 (29.4%)20,286 (6.4%)
3-Person Households36,866 (11.7%)3,137 (1.0%)
4-Person Households31,706 (10.0%)997 (0.3%)
5-Person Households16,911 (5.3%)232 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,015 (1.9%)48 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,035 (1.0%)66 (0.0%)
Total187,742 (59.3%)128,800 (40.7%)

Female Fertility in North Dakota

Fertility by Age in North Dakota

Average fertility rate in North Dakota is 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in North Dakota
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years268 (2.4%)11.0
20 to 34 years9,038 (79.2%)109.0
35 to 50 years2,105 (18.4%)31.0
Total11,411 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Dakota

74.7% of women with births (11,411) in North Dakota are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 95.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Dakota
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years12 (4.5%)256 (95.5%)
20 to 34 years6,797 (75.2%)2,241 (24.8%)
35 to 50 years1,718 (81.6%)387 (18.4%)
Total8,524 (74.7%)2,887 (25.3%)

Fertility by Education in North Dakota

Average fertility rate in North Dakota is 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 78.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in North Dakota
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School947 (8.3%)43.0
High School Diploma2,370 (20.8%)78.0
College or Associate's Degree3,727 (32.7%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree3,254 (28.5%)76.0
Graduate Degree1,113 (9.8%)73.0
Total11,411 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Dakota

25.3% of women with births in North Dakota are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 95.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 52.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Dakota
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School479 (50.6%)468 (49.4%)
High School Diploma1,133 (47.8%)1,237 (52.2%)
College or Associate's Degree2,788 (74.8%)939 (25.2%)
Bachelor's Degree3,095 (95.1%)159 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree1,030 (92.5%)83 (7.5%)
Total8,524 (74.7%)2,887 (25.3%)

Income in North Dakota

Income Overview in North Dakota

Per Capita Income in North Dakota is $37,343, while median incomes of families and households are $92,066 and $68,131 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income773,344$37,343
Median Family Income187,742$92,066
Mean Family Income187,742$111,910
Median Household Income316,542$68,131
Mean Household Income316,542$89,443
Income Deficit187,742$11,145
Wage / Income Gap (%)773,34429.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)773,34470.02¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index773,3440.45

Earnings by Sex in North Dakota

Average Earnings in North Dakota are $39,644, $46,371 for men and $32,468 for women, a difference of 30.0%.
Earnings by Sex in North Dakota
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male248,016 (54.7%)$46,371
Female205,765 (45.3%)$32,468
Total453,781 (100.0%)$39,644

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Dakota

The most common earnings brackets in North Dakota are $100,000+ for men (36,070 | 14.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (15,800 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Dakota
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10,135 (4.1%)12,490 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9997,785 (3.1%)10,201 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4998,176 (3.3%)9,578 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9995,382 (2.2%)7,141 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4997,343 (3.0%)7,558 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,501 (2.2%)6,314 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4996,105 (2.5%)7,233 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,987 (1.6%)5,572 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4997,177 (2.9%)8,911 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,940 (1.6%)4,891 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99912,640 (5.1%)14,628 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99913,325 (5.4%)15,800 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99912,689 (5.1%)14,402 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99917,181 (6.9%)13,404 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99910,714 (4.3%)9,521 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,803 (6.0%)11,592 (5.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99921,630 (8.7%)15,000 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99916,487 (6.7%)10,665 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99926,946 (10.9%)12,207 (5.9%)
$100,000+36,070 (14.5%)8,657 (4.2%)
Total248,016 (100.0%)205,765 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Dakota

Average earnings in North Dakota are $53,973 for men and $38,630 for women, a difference of 28.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,108, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,204. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,373, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,806.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Dakota
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,204$20,806
High School Diploma$44,494$28,354
College or Associate's Degree$53,623$34,656
Bachelor's Degree$63,708$47,930
Graduate Degree$73,108$64,373
Total$53,973$38,630

Family Income in North Dakota

Family Income Brackets in North Dakota

According to the North Dakota family income data, there are 45,809 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,816 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in North Dakota
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,6942.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992,8161.5%
$15,000 to $24,9997,1343.8%
$25,000 to $34,99910,1385.4%
$35,000 to $49,99917,2729.2%
$50,000 to $74,99930,41416.2%
$75,000 to $99,99931,16516.6%
$100,000 to $149,99945,80924.4%
$150,000 to $199,99920,27610.8%
$200,000+18,0239.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Dakota

4-person families (29,673 | 15.8%) account for the highest median family income in North Dakota with $114,503 per family, while 2-person families (99,058 | 52.8%) have the highest median income of $41,369 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Dakota
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families99,058 (52.8%)$82,738
3-Person Families35,083 (18.7%)$92,185
4-Person Families29,673 (15.8%)$114,503
5-Person Families15,754 (8.4%)$112,196
6-Person Families5,655 (3.0%)$96,550
7+ Person Families2,519 (1.3%)$82,795
Total187,742 (100.0%)$92,066

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Dakota

The median family income in North Dakota is $92,066, with families comprising 3+ earners (18,653) having the highest median family income of $137,829, while families with no earners (22,788) have the lowest median family income of $49,939, accounting for 9.9% and 12.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in North Dakota
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22,788 (12.1%)$49,939
1 Earner51,603 (27.5%)$61,140
2 Earners94,698 (50.4%)$107,741
3+ Earners18,653 (9.9%)$137,829
Total187,742 (100.0%)$92,066

Household Income in North Dakota

Household Income Brackets in North Dakota

With 56,661 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in North Dakota, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 11,712 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in North Dakota
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00016,7775.3%
$10,000 to $14,99911,7123.7%
$15,000 to $24,99924,3747.7%
$25,000 to $34,99926,2738.3%
$35,000 to $49,99936,40211.5%
$50,000 to $74,99956,02817.7%
$75,000 to $99,99943,99913.9%
$100,000 to $149,99956,66117.9%
$150,000 to $199,99923,1087.3%
$200,000+21,2086.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in North Dakota

The median household income in North Dakota is $68,131, with the highest median household income of $85,510 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 102,937 households (32.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,708, with 24,446 households (7.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in North Dakota
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24,446 (7.7%)$36,708
25 to 44 Years113,519 (35.9%)$77,355
45 to 64 Years102,937 (32.5%)$85,510
65+ Years75,640 (23.9%)$48,103
Total316,542 (100.0%)$68,131

Poverty in North Dakota

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Dakota

With 9.6% poverty level for males and 11.9% for females among the residents of North Dakota, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8,872 males (23.6%) and 10,079 females (28.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Dakota
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,358 (12.3%)3,329 (13.2%)
5 Years571 (10.9%)606 (11.6%)
6 to 11 Years3,231 (10.3%)3,266 (11.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,454 (9.4%)1,392 (9.6%)
15 Years419 (9.8%)495 (10.7%)
16 and 17 Years881 (9.2%)1,215 (13.0%)
18 to 24 Years8,872 (23.6%)10,079 (28.4%)
25 to 34 Years4,828 (8.0%)6,259 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,792 (5.6%)3,876 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,632 (6.4%)2,856 (7.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,220 (8.7%)3,358 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,998 (5.9%)3,035 (9.1%)
75 Years and over1,686 (8.7%)3,682 (14.0%)
Total36,942 (9.6%)43,448 (11.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Dakota

According to the poverty statistics in North Dakota, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.4% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Dakota
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23,825 (87.6%)21,982 (86.9%)
5 Years4,654 (89.1%)4,599 (88.4%)
6 to 11 Years28,184 (89.7%)26,264 (88.9%)
12 to 14 Years14,012 (90.6%)13,101 (90.4%)
15 Years3,843 (90.2%)4,117 (89.3%)
16 and 17 Years8,685 (90.8%)8,112 (87.0%)
18 to 24 Years28,735 (76.4%)25,344 (71.6%)
25 to 34 Years55,615 (92.0%)46,296 (88.1%)
35 to 44 Years47,077 (94.4%)40,316 (91.2%)
45 to 54 Years38,843 (93.6%)36,069 (92.7%)
55 to 64 Years44,212 (91.3%)43,133 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years31,593 (94.1%)30,355 (90.9%)
75 Years and over17,618 (91.3%)22,719 (86.1%)
Total346,896 (90.4%)322,407 (88.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Dakota

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in North Dakota show that 3.2% or 4,769 of the total 150,348 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 16.5%, comprising of 256 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 2,359 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Dakota
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children86,666 (97.4%)2,359 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children43,276 (96.8%)1,420 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children14,341 (95.1%)734 (4.9%)
5 or more Children1,296 (83.5%)256 (16.5%)
Total145,579 (96.8%)4,769 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Dakota

According to the poverty data in North Dakota, 8.4% or 1,102 single-father households and 24.3% or 5,891 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 households (44.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 228 households (61.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Dakota
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children241 (4.9%)675 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children597 (8.6%)3,462 (24.3%)
3 or 4 Children171 (15.7%)1,526 (49.0%)
5 or more Children93 (44.5%)228 (61.8%)
Total1,102 (8.4%)5,891 (24.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Dakota

The poverty data for North Dakota shows that 4,769 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 6,993 of the single-parent households (18.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 households (16.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 321 household (55.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Dakota
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,359 (2.6%)916 (8.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,420 (3.2%)4,059 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children734 (4.9%)1,697 (40.4%)
5 or more Children256 (16.5%)321 (55.5%)
Total4,769 (3.2%)6,993 (18.7%)

Employment Characteristics in North Dakota

Employment by Class of Employer in North Dakota

Among the 403,477 employed individuals in North Dakota, private company employees (243,703 | 60.4%), not-for-profit organizations (42,704 | 10.6%), and local government employees (30,256 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in North Dakota
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees243,70360.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)14,4383.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)29,2427.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations42,70410.6%
Local Government Employees30,2567.5%
State Government Employees23,1125.7%
Federal Government Employees18,9124.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1,1100.3%
Total403,477100.0%

Employment Status by Age in North Dakota

According to the labor force statistics for North Dakota, out of the total population over 16 years of age (607,971), 69.8% or 424,364 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 13,580 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.7% or 49,368 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.2% or 1,952 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in North Dakota
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21,215 (50.9%)1,952 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Years52,412 (84.0%)3,040 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years51,726 (87.9%)2,121 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years49,368 (88.7%)1,086 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years83,526 (88.1%)1,921 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years70,395 (87.0%)1,549 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years38,976 (80.4%)818 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years30,782 (65.5%)616 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years22,000 (32.5%)396 (1.8%)
75 Years and over3,788 (7.5%)30 (0.8%)
Total424,364 (69.8%)13,580 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Dakota

According to labor force statistics for North Dakota, 84.2% of individuals (324,759) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (385,699) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 8,119 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 115,250 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 937 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Dakota
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13,981 (67.6%)1,386 (6.7%)
High School Diploma74,228 (79.7%)2,794 (3.0%)
College / Associate Degree121,293 (84.5%)4,306 (3.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher115,250 (89.8%)1,283 (1.0%)
Total324,759 (84.2%)9,642 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in North Dakota

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Dakota are Management (49,631 | 12.3%), Community & Social Service (41,075 | 10.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (29,688 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (25,802 | 6.4%), and Health Technologists (20,491 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in North Dakota

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Dakota, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.1%), Health Technologists (78.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in North Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Management33,609 (67.7%)16,022 (32.3%)
Business & Financial7,705 (42.7%)10,335 (57.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13,763 (75.8%)4,399 (24.2%)
Computers & Mathematics5,099 (73.3%)1,859 (26.7%)
Architecture & Engineering6,097 (86.5%)955 (13.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,567 (61.8%)1,585 (38.2%)
Community & Social Service 12,672 (30.8%)28,403 (69.2%)
Education, Arts & Media2,656 (33.7%)5,219 (66.3%)
Legal Services & Support922 (43.0%)1,223 (57.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6,808 (26.4%)18,994 (73.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,286 (43.5%)2,967 (56.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,895 (19.9%)23,793 (80.1%)
Health Technologists4,339 (21.2%)16,152 (78.8%)
Total (Category)73,644 (47.0%)82,952 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)217,874 (54.0%)185,738 (46.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in North Dakota are Food Preparation & Serving (21,707 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (14,860 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (14,856 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (12,409 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (6,306 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in North Dakota

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in North Dakota, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.4%), Security & Protection (75.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.1%), Personal Care & Service (82.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in North Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,368 (15.9%)12,492 (84.1%)
Security & Protection4,752 (75.4%)1,554 (24.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,063 (68.7%)940 (31.3%)
Law Enforcement2,689 (81.4%)614 (18.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving9,405 (43.3%)12,302 (56.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,701 (58.6%)6,155 (41.4%)
Personal Care & Service2,195 (17.7%)10,214 (82.3%)
Total (Category)27,421 (39.1%)42,717 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)217,874 (54.0%)185,738 (46.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in North Dakota are Office & Administration (42,301 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (36,379 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in North Dakota

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in North Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related19,879 (54.6%)16,500 (45.4%)
Office & Administration10,169 (24.0%)32,132 (76.0%)
Total (Category)30,048 (38.2%)48,632 (61.8%)
Total (Overall)217,874 (54.0%)185,738 (46.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in North Dakota are Construction & Extraction (24,058 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16,905 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6,472 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in North Dakota

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in North Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5,508 (85.1%)964 (14.9%)
Construction & Extraction23,438 (97.4%)620 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16,531 (97.8%)374 (2.2%)
Total (Category)45,477 (95.9%)1,958 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)217,874 (54.0%)185,738 (46.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in North Dakota are Production (19,811 | 4.9%), Transportation (16,549 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (14,403 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in North Dakota

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in North Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15,356 (77.5%)4,455 (22.5%)
Transportation14,736 (89.0%)1,813 (11.0%)
Material Moving11,192 (77.7%)3,211 (22.3%)
Total (Category)41,284 (81.3%)9,479 (18.7%)
Total (Overall)217,874 (54.0%)185,738 (46.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in North Dakota

Employment Industries in North Dakota

The major employment industries in North Dakota include Health Care & Social Assistance (66,986 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (45,166 | 11.2%), Educational Services (38,794 | 9.6%), Construction (30,225 | 7.5%), and Manufacturing (27,582 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in North Dakota

Employment Industries by Sex in North Dakota

The North Dakota industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.4%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%), Educational Services (66.9%), and Finance & Insurance (63.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in North Dakota
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting19,812 (85.6%)3,332 (14.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11,095 (88.2%)1,482 (11.8%)
Construction27,011 (89.4%)3,214 (10.6%)
Manufacturing20,359 (73.8%)7,223 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade10,219 (79.6%)2,624 (20.4%)
Retail Trade23,995 (53.1%)21,171 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,590 (79.0%)3,350 (21.0%)
Utilities4,518 (81.3%)1,042 (18.7%)
Information2,576 (55.3%)2,078 (44.7%)
Finance & Insurance6,682 (36.8%)11,462 (63.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,682 (55.4%)2,157 (44.6%)
Professional & Scientific9,644 (55.5%)7,718 (44.5%)
Enterprise Management165 (37.9%)270 (62.1%)
Administrative & Support5,592 (59.2%)3,849 (40.8%)
Educational Services12,820 (33.1%)25,974 (66.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12,988 (19.4%)53,998 (80.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,336 (57.7%)3,180 (42.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services11,690 (45.3%)14,123 (54.7%)
Public Administration10,316 (54.4%)8,659 (45.6%)
Total217,874 (54.0%)185,738 (46.0%)

Education in North Dakota

School Enrollment in North Dakota

The most common levels of schooling among the 192,864 students in North Dakota are college / undergraduate (46,563 | 24.1%), middle school (40,131 | 20.8%), and elementary school (40,000 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in North Dakota
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10,7135.6%
Kindergarten9,5675.0%
Elementary School40,00020.7%
Middle School40,13120.8%
High School35,59318.4%
College / Undergraduate46,56324.1%
Graduate / Professional10,2975.3%
Total192,864100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Dakota

Out of a total of 192,864 students who are enrolled in schools in North Dakota, 21,601 (11.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 171,263 (88.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,992 (30.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,288 (92.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Dakota
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,651 (70.0%)1,992 (30.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old42,655 (89.6%)4,965 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds44,971 (91.3%)4,287 (8.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds24,155 (90.8%)2,436 (9.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16,288 (92.1%)1,393 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23,038 (87.7%)3,233 (12.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8,603 (82.2%)1,867 (17.8%)
35 Years and over6,819 (81.9%)1,511 (18.1%)
Total171,263 (88.8%)21,601 (11.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Dakota

Business (32,899 | 19.3%), education (29,635 | 17.4%), science & technology (25,287 | 14.8%), arts & humanities (15,667 | 9.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (14,229 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 170,684 individuals in North Dakota who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Dakota
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,5793.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural14,2298.3%
Physical & Health Sciences4,1462.4%
Psychology5,8693.4%
Social Sciences7,4624.4%
Engineering8,4465.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies9880.6%
Science & Technology25,28714.8%
Business32,89919.3%
Education29,63517.4%
Literature & Languages4,9062.9%
Liberal Arts & History6,3203.7%
Visual & Performing Arts3,9382.3%
Communications5,3133.1%
Arts & Humanities15,6679.2%
Total170,684100.0%

Transportation & Commute in North Dakota

Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Dakota

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in North Dakota are males with 2 vehicles (87,957, accounting for 40.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (73,786, making up 48.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Dakota
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,331 (2.0%)3,251 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle37,117 (17.2%)32,875 (18.2%)
2 Vehicles87,957 (40.7%)73,786 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles48,954 (22.7%)40,409 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles23,290 (10.8%)18,516 (10.3%)
5 or more Vehicles14,471 (6.7%)11,367 (6.3%)
Total216,120 (100.0%)180,204 (100.0%)

Commute Time in North Dakota

The most frequently occuring commute durations in North Dakota are 10 to 14 minutes (88,267 commuters, 23.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (77,595 commuters, 20.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (73,774 commuters, 19.4%).
Commute Time in North Dakota
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes30,0397.9%
5 to 9 Minutes77,59520.4%
10 to 14 Minutes88,26723.2%
15 to 19 Minutes73,77419.4%
20 to 24 Minutes40,56110.7%
25 to 29 Minutes11,9453.1%
30 to 34 Minutes21,4035.6%
35 to 39 Minutes3,8261.0%
40 to 44 Minutes4,6961.2%
45 to 59 Minutes11,4643.0%
60 to 89 Minutes9,6362.5%
90 or more Minutes7,0031.8%

Commute Time by Sex in North Dakota

The most common commute times in North Dakota are 10 to 14 minutes (47,565 commuters, 22.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (40,702 commuters, 23.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in North Dakota
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15,691 (7.5%)14,348 (8.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes40,593 (19.4%)37,002 (21.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes47,565 (22.8%)40,702 (23.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes41,372 (19.8%)32,402 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes21,204 (10.1%)19,357 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,376 (3.0%)5,569 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,323 (5.9%)9,080 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,202 (1.1%)1,624 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,502 (1.2%)2,194 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,379 (3.5%)4,085 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,502 (3.1%)3,134 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes5,357 (2.6%)1,646 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Dakota

The most frequent times of departure to work in North Dakota are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (37,123, 17.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (41,214, 24.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Dakota
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9,667 (4.6%)3,784 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7,212 (3.5%)2,842 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10,624 (5.1%)5,740 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19,163 (9.2%)7,669 (4.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM26,439 (12.7%)15,557 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM31,731 (15.2%)25,921 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM37,123 (17.8%)41,214 (24.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM20,433 (9.8%)19,114 (11.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7,462 (3.6%)9,491 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8,094 (3.9%)8,860 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,967 (1.9%)5,100 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,799 (0.9%)2,336 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12,022 (5.8%)11,196 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13,330 (6.4%)12,319 (7.2%)
Total209,066 (100.0%)171,143 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in North Dakota

Occupancy by Ownership in North Dakota

Of the total 316,542 dwellings in North Dakota, owner-occupied units account for 199,325 (63.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 117,217 (37.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in North Dakota
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units199,32563.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units117,21737.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units316,542100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in North Dakota

Occupancy by Household Size in North Dakota
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household104,03432.9%
2-Person Household113,49535.8%
3-Person Household40,00312.6%
4+ Person Household59,01018.6%
Total Housing Units316,542100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Dakota

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Dakota
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household47,277 (45.4%)56,757 (54.6%)
2-Person Household81,594 (71.9%)31,901 (28.1%)
3-Person Household26,576 (66.4%)13,427 (33.6%)
4+ Person Household43,878 (74.4%)15,132 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units199,325 (63.0%)117,217 (37.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Dakota

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Dakota
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9,270 (50.9%)8,951 (49.1%)
High School Diploma45,419 (58.5%)32,204 (41.5%)
College/Associate Degree73,591 (62.0%)45,184 (38.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71,045 (69.7%)30,878 (30.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Dakota

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Dakota
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years85,73727.1%
35 to 44 Years52,22816.5%
45 to 54 Years46,53914.7%
55 to 64 Years56,39817.8%
65 to 74 Years42,88913.6%
75 to 84 Years21,8436.9%
85 Years and Over10,9083.5%
Total316,542100.0%

Housing Finances in North Dakota

Median Income by Occupancy in North Dakota

Median Income by Occupancy in North Dakota
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied199,325 (63.0%)$88,812
Renter-Occupied117,217 (37.0%)$42,081
Average316,542 (100.0%)$68,131

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Dakota

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Dakota
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,059 (1.5%)5,597 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,340 (1.2%)5,894 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994,073 (2.0%)7,765 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9994,293 (2.1%)7,195 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,895 (2.5%)8,079 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99911,271 (5.7%)14,897 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99917,738 (8.9%)18,709 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99933,844 (17.0%)22,243 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931,579 (15.8%)12,386 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99946,585 (23.4%)9,955 (8.5%)
$150,000 or more39,648 (19.9%)4,497 (3.8%)
Total199,325 (100.0%)117,217 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Dakota

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Dakota
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013,892 (7.0%)3,960 (3.4%)
$300 to $49933,062 (16.6%)7,920 (6.8%)
$500 to $79943,038 (21.6%)36,124 (30.8%)
$800 to $99916,753 (8.4%)25,235 (21.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49937,864 (19.0%)26,543 (22.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99927,936 (14.0%)7,791 (6.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,265 (7.2%)1,885 (1.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,961 (3.5%)305 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more5,554 (2.8%)720 (0.6%)
Total199,325 (100.0%)117,217 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in North Dakota

Housing Structures in North Dakota

Housing Structures in North Dakota
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached186,78659.0%
Single Unit, Attached20,5526.5%
2 Unit Apartments6,0591.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10,0303.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,1103.5%
10 or more Apartments62,72519.8%
Mobile Home / Other19,2806.1%
Total316,542100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Dakota

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Dakota
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached166,551 (89.2%)20,235 (10.8%)
Single Unit, Attached12,526 (61.0%)8,026 (39.1%)
2 Unit Apartments1,126 (18.6%)4,933 (81.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,203 (12.0%)8,827 (88.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,274 (11.5%)9,836 (88.5%)
10 or more Apartments2,232 (3.6%)60,493 (96.4%)
Mobile Home / Other14,413 (74.8%)4,867 (25.2%)
Total199,325 (63.0%)117,217 (37.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Dakota

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Dakota
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room555 (0.3%)6,579 (5.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,009 (2.0%)32,843 (28.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms43,624 (21.9%)52,892 (45.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms63,313 (31.8%)16,207 (13.8%)
8 or more Rooms87,824 (44.1%)8,696 (7.4%)
Total199,325 (100.0%)117,217 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Dakota

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Dakota
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas99,263 (49.8%)30,174 (25.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas36,067 (18.1%)7,519 (6.4%)
Electricity54,286 (27.2%)73,414 (62.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,714 (2.9%)1,307 (1.1%)
Coal or Coke406 (0.2%)100 (0.1%)
All other Fuels2,928 (1.5%)2,310 (2.0%)
No Fuel Used661 (0.3%)2,393 (2.0%)
Total199,325 (100.0%)117,217 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in North Dakota

Household Vehicle Usage in North Dakota
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,967 (1.5%)13,220 (11.3%)
1 Vehicle35,931 (18.0%)55,809 (47.6%)
2 Vehicles85,363 (42.8%)35,396 (30.2%)
3 or more Vehicles75,064 (37.7%)12,792 (10.9%)
Total199,325 (100.0%)117,217 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in North Dakota

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in North Dakota

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units93,858105,467
Median Property Value$175,600$233,300
Median Household Income$69,378$25,178
Monthly Housing Costs$506$5,525
Real Estate Taxes$1,723$2,583

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Dakota

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Dakota
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00014,018 (14.9%)4,164 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99914,059 (15.0%)7,845 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99946,743 (49.8%)61,428 (58.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99913,513 (14.4%)24,774 (23.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,672 (3.9%)5,516 (5.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999827 (0.9%)1,225 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more1,026 (1.1%)515 (0.5%)
Total93,858 (100.0%)105,467 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Dakota

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Dakota
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,093 (4.4%)1,274 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99910,558 (11.3%)1,306 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,686 (8.2%)2,703 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,276 (11.0%)3,585 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,812 (19.0%)7,462 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,936 (13.8%)16,032 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,027 (17.1%)18,643 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more14,470 (15.4%)30,558 (29.0%)
Total93,858 (100.0%)105,467 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Dakota

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Dakota
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x42,698 (45.5%)103,797 (98.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x15,563 (16.6%)45,594 (43.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x10,426 (11.1%)30,163 (28.6%)
4.0x or more24,127 (25.7%)13,647 (12.9%)
Total93,858 (100.0%)105,467 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Dakota

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Dakota
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80021,392 (22.8%)260 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49916,463 (17.5%)9,668 (9.2%)
$800 to $1,49947,958 (51.1%)17,072 (16.2%)
Total93,858 (100.0%)105,467 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in North Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Dakota
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years59,541 (92.9%)4,555 (7.1%)
6 to 18 Years122,363 (93.1%)9,096 (6.9%)
19 to 25 Years73,275 (89.0%)9,013 (11.0%)
26 to 34 Years85,170 (86.8%)12,946 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years85,153 (91.6%)7,795 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years73,246 (91.4%)6,903 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years88,612 (93.4%)6,260 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years66,645 (99.5%)336 (0.5%)
75 Years and older45,599 (99.8%)106 (0.2%)
Total699,604 (92.5%)57,010 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Dakota
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born59,541 (92.9%)4,555 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen122,363 (93.1%)9,096 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen73,275 (89.0%)9,013 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Dakota
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00072,156 (86.5%)11,302 (13.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999101,523 (88.1%)13,714 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999111,182 (90.6%)11,525 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999108,657 (94.0%)6,896 (6.0%)
$100,000 and over293,964 (95.9%)12,495 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Dakota

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Dakota
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,959 (23.3%)47,861 (74.7%)
6 to 18 Years26,064 (19.8%)101,371 (77.1%)
19 to 25 Years7,816 (9.5%)67,078 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years10,663 (10.9%)76,899 (78.4%)
35 to 44 Years12,159 (13.1%)76,990 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,976 (11.2%)67,263 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years14,146 (14.9%)79,600 (83.9%)
65 to 74 Years63,684 (95.1%)45,280 (67.6%)
75 Years and over45,424 (99.4%)33,203 (72.7%)
Total203,891 (27.0%)595,545 (78.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Dakota

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Dakota
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years221 (0.8%)241 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years4,005 (6.0%)2,449 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years6,563 (6.6%)6,010 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years16,051 (11.6%)13,098 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years8,815 (26.2%)6,699 (20.1%)
75 Years and over9,111 (47.2%)11,051 (41.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in North Dakota

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in North Dakota: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years158 (0.6%)191 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years377 (0.6%)282 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,131 (1.1%)719 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years6,148 (4.4%)2,667 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,343 (15.9%)1,555 (4.7%)
75 Years and over5,854 (30.3%)4,690 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in North Dakota: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years115 (0.4%)100 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years346 (0.5%)456 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,717 (1.7%)1,256 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,599 (1.9%)2,358 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,150 (3.4%)1,074 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,896 (9.8%)2,342 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in North Dakota: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,269 (4.9%)1,672 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,173 (4.2%)3,936 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years5,962 (4.3%)4,688 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,491 (4.4%)1,372 (4.1%)
75 Years and over1,958 (10.1%)2,544 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in North Dakota: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years361 (0.5%)354 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years808 (0.8%)961 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years5,842 (4.2%)7,275 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,860 (11.5%)4,434 (13.3%)
75 Years and over4,745 (24.6%)7,314 (27.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in North Dakota: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years924 (1.4%)421 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years919 (0.9%)453 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,791 (1.3%)2,089 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years915 (2.7%)1,256 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,406 (7.3%)2,301 (8.7%)

Technology Access in North Dakota

Computing Device Access in North Dakota

Computing Device Access in North Dakota
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop248,40978.5%
Smartphone267,99684.7%
Tablet199,86263.1%
No Computing Device24,6327.8%
Total316,542100.0%

Internet Access in North Dakota

Internet Access in North Dakota
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6300.2%
Broadband Home229,52772.5%
Cellular Data Only29,4409.3%
Satellite Internet16,7845.3%
No Internet49,22815.5%
Total316,542100.0%

North Dakota Summary

North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern and Northern regions of the United States. It is the 19th largest state by area, and the 4th least populous state. North Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, becoming the 39th state. The state is bordered by Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, Montana to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north.

Geography

North Dakota is located in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. It is bordered by Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, Montana to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north. The state has an area of 70,700 square miles, making it the 19th largest state in the United States. The state is divided into 53 counties and contains 1,844 townships. The state's capital is Bismarck, and its largest city is Fargo.
The geography of North Dakota is diverse, with the western half of the state being dominated by the Great Plains. The eastern half of the state is characterized by rolling hills and wooded areas. The Missouri River forms the western border of the state, and the Red River forms the eastern border. The state also contains several large lakes, including Lake Sakakawea, Lake Oahe, and Lake Audubon.

History

The area that is now North Dakota has been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years. The first Europeans to explore the area were French fur traders, who arrived in the late 17th century. The area was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and was later organized as part of the Dakota Territory in 1861.
In 1889, North Dakota was admitted to the Union as the 39th state. During the early 20th century, the state experienced a period of rapid growth and development, fueled by the discovery of oil and the development of the agricultural industry. The state also experienced a period of economic decline during the Great Depression, but recovered in the post-war years.

Economy

North Dakota has a diversified economy, with agriculture, energy, and tourism being the main industries. Agriculture is the largest sector of the state's economy, accounting for over 20% of the state's GDP. The state is a major producer of wheat, barley, oats, and other grains. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, hogs, and sheep being the main products.
The energy sector is also important to the state's economy, with oil and natural gas being the main sources of energy. The state is the second-largest producer of oil in the United States, and the fourth-largest producer of natural gas. The state also has a growing renewable energy sector, with wind and solar energy being the main sources.
Tourism is also an important part of the state's economy, with the state's national parks, monuments, and other attractions drawing millions of visitors each year. The state is also home to several major events, including the annual North Dakota State Fair and the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, North Dakota had a population of 762,062. The state has a population density of 10.7 people per square mile, making it the 4th least populous state in the United States. The state's population is predominantly white (90.2%), with Native Americans (5.2%), African Americans (2.2%), and Asians (1.3%) making up the remainder.
The median household income in North Dakota is $58,945, and the median family income is $71,845. The state's poverty rate is 11.2%, which is lower than the national average. The state's unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is lower than the national average.

Conclusion

North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern and Northern regions of the United States. It is the 19th largest state by area, and the 4th least populous state. North Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, becoming the 39th state. The state is bordered by Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, Montana to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north. The geography of North Dakota is diverse, with the western half of the state being dominated by the Great Plains and the eastern half being characterized by rolling hills and wooded areas. The state has a diversified economy, with agriculture, energy, and tourism being the main industries. As of the 2020 census, North Dakota had a population of 762,062, with a population density of 10.7 people per square mile. The state's population is predominantly white, with Native Americans, African Americans, and Asians making up the remainder. The median household income in North Dakota is $58,945, and the median family income is $71,845. The state's poverty rate is 11.2%, and the unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Common Questions

When was North Dakota Incorporated?
North Dakota was Incorporated into the Union on Nov 2, 1889.
What is the Total Area of North Dakota?
Total Area of North Dakota is 70,698 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of North Dakota?
Total Land Area of North Dakota is 69,001 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of North Dakota?
Total Water Area of North Dakota is 1,697 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in North Dakota?
Average Elevation in North Dakota is 1,900 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in North Dakota?
Highest Elevation in North Dakota is 3,506 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in North Dakota?
Lowest Elevation in North Dakota is 750 Feet.
What is the Population Density in North Dakota?
Population Density in North Dakota is 11.2 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of North Dakota?
Total Population of North Dakota is 773,344.
What is the Total Male Population of North Dakota?
Total Male Population of North Dakota is 397,093.
What is the Total Female Population of North Dakota?
Total Female Population of North Dakota is 376,251.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in North Dakota?
There are 105.54 Males per 100 Females in North Dakota.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in North Dakota?
There are 94.75 Females per 100 Males in North Dakota.
What is the Median Population Age in North Dakota?
Median Population Age in North Dakota is 35.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in North Dakota
Average Family Size in North Dakota is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in North Dakota
Average Household Size in North Dakota is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in North Dakota?
Per Capita income in North Dakota is $37,343.
What is the Median Family Income in North Dakota?
Median Family Income in North Dakota is $92,066.
What is the Median Household income in North Dakota?
Median Household Income in North Dakota is $68,131.
What is Income or Wage Gap in North Dakota?
Income or Wage Gap in North Dakota is 30.0%.
Women in North Dakota earn 70.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in North Dakota?
Family Income Deficit in North Dakota is $11,145.
Families that are below poverty line in North Dakota earn $11,145 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in North Dakota?
Inequality or Gini Index in North Dakota is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in North Dakota?
There are 424,364 People in the Labor Forcein in North Dakota.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in North Dakota?
69.8% of People are in the Labor Force in North Dakota.
What is the Unemployment Rate in North Dakota?
Unemployment Rate in North Dakota is 3.2%.