North Dakota Demographics
North Dakota is the 48th most populous of 52 states in the United States, with 779,094 residents across 68,994 square miles. That is about 11 people per square mile. 61% of residents live in urban areas.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 779,094 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 68,994 sq mi |
| Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Urban share | 61% |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How North Dakota compares to the US
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Central Location: North Dakota
Measured from the state's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Counties in North Dakota
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 184,525 | 1,764.9 | 105 |
| Burleigh County | 98,458 | 1,632.7 | 60 |
| Grand Forks County | 73,170 | 1,436.2 | 51 |
| Ward County | 69,919 | 2,013.0 | 35 |
| Williams County | 40,950 | 2,077.6 | 20 |
| Stark County | 33,646 | 1,334.9 | 25 |
| Morton County | 33,291 | 1,925.9 | 17 |
| Stutsman County | 21,593 | 2,221.9 | 10 |
| Richland County | 16,529 | 1,435.7 | 12 |
| McKenzie County | 14,704 | 2,760.1 | 5 |
| Rolette County | 12,187 | 903.0 | 13 |
| Ramsey County | 11,605 | 1,185.4 | 10 |
| Barnes County | 10,853 | 1,491.6 | 7 |
| Walsh County | 10,563 | 1,281.6 | 8 |
| Mountrail County | 9,809 | 1,825.2 | 5 |
| McLean County | 9,771 | 2,110.3 | 5 |
| Mercer County | 8,350 | 1,042.8 | 8 |
| Traill County | 7,997 | 861.9 | 9 |
| Pembina County | 6,844 | 1,118.5 | 6 |
| Bottineau County | 6,379 | 1,668.9 | 4 |
| Benson County | 5,964 | 1,388.6 | 4 |
| Ransom County | 5,703 | 862.5 | 7 |
| McHenry County | 5,345 | 1,873.9 | 3 |
| Dickey County | 4,999 | 1,131.5 | 4 |
| Dunn County | 4,095 | 2,008.5 | 2 |
| LaMoure County | 4,093 | 1,146.0 | 4 |
| Pierce County | 3,990 | 1,018.3 | 4 |
| Wells County | 3,982 | 1,270.5 | 3 |
| Sioux County | 3,898 | 1,094.1 | 4 |
| Sargent County | 3,862 | 858.5 | 4 |
| Cavalier County | 3,704 | 1,489.1 | 2 |
| Foster County | 3,397 | 634.1 | 5 |
| Emmons County | 3,301 | 1,508.4 | 2 |
| Nelson County | 3,015 | 981.8 | 3 |
| Bowman County | 2,993 | 1,161.8 | 3 |
| McIntosh County | 2,530 | 974.6 | 3 |
| Hettinger County | 2,489 | 1,132.2 | 2 |
| Kidder County | 2,394 | 1,351.1 | 2 |
| Eddy County | 2,347 | 630.2 | 4 |
| Griggs County | 2,306 | 708.7 | 3 |
| Grant County | 2,301 | 1,659.2 | 1 |
| Renville County | 2,282 | 877.2 | 3 |
| Burke County | 2,201 | 1,103.6 | 2 |
| Adams County | 2,200 | 987.5 | 2 |
| Divide County | 2,195 | 1,261.1 | 2 |
| Towner County | 2,162 | 1,025.1 | 2 |
| Oliver County | 1,877 | 722.4 | 3 |
| Logan County | 1,876 | 992.6 | 2 |
| Steele County | 1,798 | 712.1 | 3 |
| Golden Valley County | 1,736 | 1,000.9 | 2 |
| Sheridan County | 1,265 | 972.2 | 1 |
| Billings County | 945 | 1,148.5 | 1 |
| Slope County | 706 | 1,215.3 | 1 |
Largest cities in North Dakota
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 125,994 | 50.8 | 2,482 |
| Bismarck, ND | 73,619 | 34.7 | 2,123 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 59,155 | 28.0 | 2,113 |
| Minot, ND | 48,338 | 27.7 | 1,746 |
| West Fargo, ND | 38,639 | 16.2 | 2,389 |
| Williston, ND | 29,170 | 23.2 | 1,258 |
| Dickinson, ND | 25,646 | 13.2 | 1,943 |
| Mandan, ND | 24,173 | 13.5 | 1,788 |
| Jamestown, ND | 15,849 | 13.3 | 1,192 |
| Wahpeton, ND | 8,011 | 5.3 | 1,520 |
| Devils Lake, ND | 7,204 | 7.0 | 1,035 |
| Valley City, ND | 6,575 | 4.2 | 1,564 |
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This page shows demographics for a US state from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, and how the state compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
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