North Dakota
Maps & Population Facts

Population
760,077
Residents per Sq. Mi.
11
Labor Participaton
69.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.7%
Median Household Income
$61,843
Median Individual Income
$35,999
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$47,133

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$194,700
Median Gross Rent
$785
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,356
Housing Units
374,591
People who reside in North Dakota live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
57%
Apt, Condo, Other
43%
Analysis

North Dakota is the fourth least populated State in the United States and has an economy is that is largely based on farming. North Dakota is a top producer of soybeans, wheat and corn. North Dakota has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and also has one of the lowest corporate tax rates.

The population of North Dakota is much younger and has more labor force participants as a percentage of the total population than most states. Despite being one of the least populated states, North Dakota has experienced a population spike since 2010 seeing over a 10% increase.

Income

Households in the state of North Dakota earn more money than the national median income, averaging 2% higher per household.

Housing

North Dakota has a median house price of $194,700. The cost of homeownership is slightly less than most states. The cost of renting in North Dakota is 22% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 37% 11th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 26% 10th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 35. North Dakota has a population that is younger than in comparison to the US median age.

North Dakota ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in North Dakota
Household Income
Map depicting areas of North Dakota with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in North Dakota
Vacant Property (%)
Map of North Dakota showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
North Dakota USA
Median Property Value 194,700 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,356 1,513
Median Gross Rent 785 1,012
Property Vacancy 15.6% 12.6%
% Renters 37% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 11 93
Personal Comparison
North Dakota USA
Median Household Income 61,843 60,336
Median Individual Income 35,999 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 47,133 46,881
Median Age 35.4 38.1
Labor Participation 69.4% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 30.7% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of North Dakota is:
67X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
26%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
North Dakota is 8 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 1% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View North Dakota cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Fargo City 118,099
2. Bismarck 70,536
3. Grand Forks City 56,236
4. Minot 48,171
5. West Fargo 33,089

Highest Household Income

1. Blooming Valley 247,930
2. Montrose 230,625
3. Page Township 228,056
4. Porter 220,278
5. Neche Township 216,250

Highest Home Value

1. Golden Valley 847,200
2. Grenora Township 553,600
3. Alex 545,500
4. Southeast Mckenzie 483,300
5. Van Buren 475,000

Highest Gross Rent

1. Oxbow 1,875
2. Waterford 1,741
3. Harrison 1,677
4. Deering City 1,563
5. Tatman 1,481
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