North Dakota Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of North Dakota?
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There are 776,874 residents in North Dakota, with a median age of 35.4. Of this, 51.4% are males and 48.6% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.3% of the resident pool in North Dakota, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.01%. Additionally, 2.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 638,228 people in North Dakota currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 638,228 people in North Dakota currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 776,874 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 399,345 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 377,529 | 0.3% |
Male population 51.4%
Female population 48.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.4 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 732,598 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 23,415 | 11.6% |
| Not Citizen | 20,861 | 5.0% |
Citizen US Born 94.3%
Citizen not US Born 3.01%
Not Citizen 2.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,642 | -7.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 63,360 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 27,006 | 0.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 34,317 | -0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 638,228 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.48%
Moved from Same County 8.27%
Moved from Same State 3.52%
Moved from Different State 4.48%
Same House as Last Year 83.26%
What are the employment statistics in North Dakota?
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White-collar workers make up 75.53% of the working population in North Dakota, while blue-collar employees account for 24.47%. There are also 45,487 entrepreneurs in North Dakota (11.24% of the workforce); 247,854 workers employed in private companies (61.23%); and 67,546 people working in governmental institutions (16.69%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 305,724 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 99,048 | 0.9% |
White Collar 75.53%
Blue Collar 24.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 45,487 | -1.5% |
| Private Companies | 247,854 | -0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 67,546 | 2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 43,885 | 0.7% |
Self Employees 11.24%
Private Companies 61.23%
Governmental Workers 16.69%
Not for Profit Companies 10.84%
How many households are there in North Dakota?
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There are a total of 320,038 households in North Dakota, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.84% of these North Dakota households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.16%. Additionally, 27.81% of households have children and 72.19% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 320,038 | 1.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.3% |
| Family Households | 188,317 | 0.3% |
| Non-family Households | 131,721 | 2.3% |
Family Households 58.84%
Non-family Households 41.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 89,005 | 0.9% |
| Households without Children | 231,033 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 27.81%
Households without Children 72.19%
What are the median and average incomes in North Dakota?
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The average annual household income in North Dakota is $97,221, while the median household income sits at $73,959 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,322, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $93,205. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,000 and $53,238, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $97,221 | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $73,959 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 79,277 | 0.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 661,300 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in North Dakota?
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There are 372,376 housing units in North Dakota, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 320,038 occupied housing units in North Dakota, 63.18% are owner-occupied, while 36.82% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $256,700. In general, housing costs reach $939 per month in North Dakota.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $256,700. In general, housing costs reach $939 per month in North Dakota.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 372,376 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 44,933 | -0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14,472 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 31,769 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 30,397 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 63,110 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 39,631 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 36,572 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43,779 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 65,524 | 4.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,189 | 96.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 320,038 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 202,213 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 117,825 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 63.18%
Renter Occupied 36.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 106,287 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 95,926 | 2.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $256,700 | 10.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $198,400 | 13.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $939 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 52.56%
Without Mortgage 47.44%
What is the level of education in North Dakota?
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Approximately 30.75% of the population in North Dakota holds a high school degree (that's 182,682 residents), while 24.64% have attained a college certificate (182,118 locals) and 21.11% have a bachelor's degree (125,397 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,925 | 1.6% |
| Some High School | 182,682 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 182,118 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 79,134 | 1.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 125,397 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 46,623 | 3.5% |
No High School 2.34%
Some High School 30.75%
Some College 24.64%
Associate Degree 13.32%
Bachelor's Degree 21.11%
Graduate Degree 7.85%
What is the marital status of North Dakota residents?
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A total of 205,209 people in North Dakota have never been married (which represents 32.99% of the total population), while 323,173 of them are wedded (51.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,260 (0.85%) and 59,133 (9.51%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 205,209 | 0.8% |
| Married | 323,173 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5,260 | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 34,574 | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 59,133 | -0.0% |
Never Married 32.99%
Married 51.95%
Separated 0.85%
Widowed 5.56%
Divorced 9.51%
What are the most common means of transportation in North Dakota?
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The top three means of transportation people in North Dakota use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 358,231 residents commute by car, 13,001 prefer going to work by walking and 1,650 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 358,231 | -0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,650 | -14.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 71 | N/A |
| Railroad | 48 | -7.7% |
| Ferryboat | 97 | 42.6% |
| Bicycle | 1,040 | -12.6% |
| Motorcycle | 409 | -7.5% |
| TaxiCab | 332 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 13,001 | -0.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.