North Dakota
With a population of 784,841, North Dakota is the #48 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 53 counties. The median age of residents is 35.9 years. Households earn a median income of $76,657, 2% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 10.8% and a median home value of $249,900.
Demographics
North Dakota has a population of 784,841, making it the #48 most populous state. The median age is 35.9 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in North Dakota is $76,657, ranking #28 among all states. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in North Dakota is $249,900. Renters pay a median of $954/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In North Dakota, 32.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 3.0% below the national average, ranking #31 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in North Dakota is 78.0 years. 15.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.2% lack health insurance. 93.5% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.4% of adults in North Dakota smoke , 37.2% are obese , and 23.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 18.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in North Dakota is 3.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
9.9% of children in North Dakota live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.4 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in North Dakota is 64.0%. The mean commute time is 19.8 min, which is 28.2% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, North Dakota voted Republican with a margin of 36.7%. The vote was 30.8% Dem / 67.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in North Dakota
North Dakota has 53 counties. The highest median income county is Dunn County at $97,689.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Dunn County | $97,689 |
| 2 | McKenzie County | $93,404 |
| 3 | Divide County | $91,852 |
| 4 | Burke County | $91,591 |
| 5 | Foster County | $87,831 |
| 6 | Traill County | $87,004 |
| 7 | Burleigh County | $86,851 |
| 8 | Billings County | $86,806 |
| 9 | Williams County | $85,595 |
| 10 | Bottineau County | $85,000 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 53 | Sioux County | $42,083 |
| 52 | Eddy County | $50,850 |
| 51 | Grant County | $57,875 |
| 50 | Pierce County | $59,365 |
| 49 | Rolette County | $59,517 |
| 48 | Ramsey County | $61,006 |
| 47 | Griggs County | $61,711 |
| 46 | Stutsman County | $61,856 |
| 45 | Adams County | $62,500 |
| 44 | Sheridan County | $62,639 |
All 53 Counties
About North Dakota
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.