North Dakota

State

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2022 Population
776,874
0.456% 1-year growth
US Senator
N/AJohn Hoeven
Republican Party
US Senator
N/AKevin Cramer
Republican Party
US Representative
N/AKelly Armstrong
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
35.4
0.568% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
10.8%
0.377% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$73,959
8.55% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$232,500
10.8% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
386,706
0.138% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, North Dakota had a population of 777k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $73,959. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of North Dakota grew from 773,344 to 776,874, a 0.456% increase and its median household income grew from $68,131 to $73,959, a 8.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Dakota are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.59%).

6.65% of the households in North Dakota reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in North Dakota are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Dakota are University of North Dakota (3,449 degrees awarded in 2022), North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,143 degrees), and University of Mary (1,150 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in North Dakota was $232,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

Most people in North Dakota drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in North Dakota was 2 cars per household.

North Dakota borders .

Population & Diversity

North Dakota is home to a population of 777k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.4% of North Dakota residents were born outside of the country (34.2k people).

In 2022, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (644k people) in North Dakota than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 24.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Dakota are Spanish (14,418 households), German (5,182 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (2,471 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 776,874 residents in North Dakota.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (180,852 people), Limestone County PUMA, AL (107,704 people), and Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL (156,100 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
376,862
Women
48.5%
400,012
Men
51.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 776,874 inhabitants, with 51.5% men, and 48.5% women.

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Citizenship

97.3%
2022 Citizenship
97.4%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.3% of North Dakota residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in North Dakota was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Dakota
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    644k ± 910
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    34.3k ± 730
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    24.9k ± 839
4.27%
Hispanic Population
33.2k people

In 2022, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (644k people) in North Dakota than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 24.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.27% of the people in North Dakota are hispanic (33.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    2,804 ± 1,298 people
  2. Canada
    2,799 ± 1,297 people
  3. Mexico
    2,784 ± 1,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Philippines, the natal country of 2,804 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,799 and Mexico with 2,784.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.4%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
34.2k people
4.39%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
34k people

As of 2022, 4.4% of North Dakota residents (34.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Dakota was 4.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    14,418 households (1.99%)
  2. German
    5,182 households (0.715%)
  3. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    2,471 households (0.341%)

6.65% of the households in North Dakota reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Dakota was Spanish. 1.99% of the households in North Dakota reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    13,546 ± 681
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    12,727 ± 1,109
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    5,817 ± 554

North Dakota has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of North Dakota employs 387k people. The largest industries in North Dakota are Construction (28,714 people), Elementary & secondary schools (25,330 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (21,741 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($138,638), Oil & gas extraction ($129,132), and Offices of physicians ($125,931).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,891. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
178,706
Women
46.6%
204,898
Men
53.4%

The workforce of North Dakota in 2020 was 383,604 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 386,706 people working in North Dakota. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Lauderdale, Colbert & Franklin Counties PUMA, AL (76,240 people), Limestone County PUMA, AL (50,166 people), and Morgan & Lawrence Counties--Decatur City PUMA, AL (63,996 people).

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Occupations

387k
2022 Value
0.138%
1 Year growth
± 0.138%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Dakota grew at a rate of 0.138%, from 386k employees to 387k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Dakota, are Registered nurses (12,510 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (10,352 people), and Other managers (9,274 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Dakota.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

387k
2022 Value
0.138%
1 Year growth
± 0.138%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Dakota grew at a rate of 0.138%, from 386k employees to 387k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Dakota, are Construction (28,714 people), Elementary & secondary schools (25,330 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (21,741 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Dakota, though some of these residents may live in North Dakota and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,863
Median earning men ± $720
$38,026
Median earning women ± $703

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($70,703), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,634), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,779).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($52,408), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,922), and Wholesale Trade ($50,770).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 13,726
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  2. 12,078
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. 8,576
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Civics

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John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Dakota is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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US Senators from North Dakota

N/AJohn Hoeven
Senator from North Dakota3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
N/AKevin Cramer
Senator from North Dakota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

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US Representatives from North Dakota

N/AKelly Armstrong
North Dakota at-large Representative
Republican Party

North Dakota is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

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Education

In 2022, universities in North Dakota awarded 13,323 degrees. The student population of North Dakota in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 23,807 male students and 27,591 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Dakota are White (10,475 and 82.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (542 and 4.26%), Hispanic or Latino (455 and 3.57%), and Two or More Races (442 and 3.47%).

The largest universities in North Dakota by number of degrees awarded are University of North Dakota (3,449 and 25.9%), North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,143 and 23.6%), and University of Mary (1,150 and 8.63%).

The most popular majors in North Dakota are Registered Nursing (933 and 7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (828 and 6.21%), and General Business Administration & Management (741 and 5.56%).

The median tuition costs in North Dakota are $15,598 for private four year colleges, and $6,619 and $9,570 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in North Dakota, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 51,398 (46.3% men and 53.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 51,398 students enrolled in North Dakota, 46.3% men and 53.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 37,494 records, of which 54.2% were women and 45.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 304 degrees awarded
  2. 559 degrees awarded
  3. 400 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Dakota was General Psychology with 304 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,449 degrees awarded
  2. 3,143 degrees awarded
  3. 1,150 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Dakota with 3,449 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,711 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Dakota, which is 0.75 times less than the 7,612 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,475 degrees mean that there were 19.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 542 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,598) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.605% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Dakota in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (157k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (122k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in North Dakota was $232,500 in 2022, which is 0.825 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $209,900 to $232,500, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in North Dakota is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in North Dakota have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Dakota is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Dakota is $73,959. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in North Dakota was Divide County, ND with a value of $95,938, followed by Burke County, ND and Dunn County, ND, with respective values of $94,583 and $91,758.

In 2023, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in North Dakota. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.629%.

Property

$232,500
Median Property Value 2022
±$2,247
$202,213
Median Property Taxes
±$3,041

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Rent vs Own

63.2%
Homeownership
2022
68%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 63.2% of the housing units in North Dakota were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Dakota was Divide County, ND with a value of $95,938, followed by Burke County, ND and Dunn County, ND, with respective values of $94,583 and $91,758.

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Household Income

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$73,959
Median Household Income
± $1,131
320k
Number of Households
± 4,511

In 2022, the median household income of the 320k households in North Dakota grew to $73,959 from the previous year's value of $68,131.

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Wage Distribution

0.436
2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota
0.433
2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (80.3%)
  2. Carpooled (8.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.31%)

In 2022, 80.3% of workers in North Dakota drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.4%) and those who worked at home (6.31%).

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Commute Time

17.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Dakota have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in North Dakota have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in North Dakota. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.629%.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Dakota (80.8k out of 751k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Dakota is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.5% of the children was living in poverty in North Dakota. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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Health

92.8% of the population of North Dakota has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 9.2% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1286 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,286 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,286 patients per year. This represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.2%
Uninsured
55.2%
Employer Coverage
9.2%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
14.5%
Non-Group
2.34%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Dakota declined by 4.42% from 7.53% to 7.2%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55 in North Dakota.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.6% in North Dakota.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.22% in North Dakota.

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