North Dakota Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | North Dakota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 774,506 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.82% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 324,959 | 128,459,983 |
Population in North Dakota grew by 21.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 779,346 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
North Dakota has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | North Dakota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,061 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Dakota is about 3% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | North Dakota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $140,972 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $934 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in North Dakota is about 12.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $934 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Dakota spend about 28 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 116 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Dakota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 116 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,592 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,106 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 360 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
North Dakota:
McIntosh County (6.9 min), Pierce County (7.8 min), Divide County (8.1 min).
Slowest:
McHenry County (28.2 min), Renville County (27.0 min), Billings County (21.9 min).
The average commute time in North Dakota is 14 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Dakota has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | North Dakota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
North Dakota:
Cass County (0.3), Burleigh County (0.3), Grand Forks County (0.3).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.2), Sheridan County (0.2), Hettinger County (0.2).
Health
North Dakota has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | North Dakota | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
North Dakota:
Burleigh County (0.8), Steele County (0.8), Cass County (0.8).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.7), Rolette County (0.7), Benson County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Dakota.
What is the population of North Dakota?
The population of North Dakota is 774,506, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of North Dakota?
The population density of North Dakota is 11.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in North Dakota?
The median household income in North Dakota is $76,061, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in North Dakota?
The median home price in North Dakota is $140,972, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in North Dakota?
The unemployment rate in North Dakota is 2.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.